Speech Language Pathologist- Speech Pathology Newark
US-OH-Newark
external
Req #: 53215
Type: Part Time
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Overview: The Speech Language Pathologist screens and/or evaluates speech, language, oral motor skills, swallowing, and cognition, scores and interprets tests, plans and provides therapeutic intervention, provides patient and family education, and communicates with outside agencies and referral sources. Provides age-appropriate care and services to patients from the age of birth to 21 years, and select adult patients. HOURS: This is a part time role, Mondays & Fridays: 2 10-hour days (if wanting to work less than 20 hours, would consider shorter days) Also have the option of full-time, split position 2 days at Newark & 2 days at East Broad Location: Newark Close to Home 75 S Terrace Ave Newark, Ohio 43055 Responsibilities: * Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental and/or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations; identifies patient's strengths and deficits; establishes goals; and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and family needs. * Administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence; utilizes developmental activities and other treatment techniques to meet each patient's specific needs and achieve therapy goals; observes progress and/or changes in patient's condition and modifies treatment plan accordingly. * Educates patients/parents/caregivers on treatment goals and therapy plan; instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home; documents instruction; and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding. * Documents patients evaluation results, objective status, progress towards goals, treatment plan, and recommendations in compliance with documentation requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations; utilizes appropriate computerized or standardized documentation methods, as applicable to caseload. * Communicates patient's status and collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers. * Participates in Evidence Based Practice, maintaining active knowledge of peer reviewed literature and implementing this information in best clinical care. * Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling patients for treatment, entering daily patient charges, and submitting timely documentation to appropriate parties. * Conducts formal and informal Speech Language Pathology educational programs for hospital staff, students and community. * Delegates to students from accredited programs and supervises Clinical Fellows and licensed speech aides. * Provides instruction to Medical Residents, Medical Students, Nurses, and other colleagues. Qualifications: Education: * Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology * Licensure: Valid Ohio License in Speech Pathology * Certifications: Certification in Speech Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association.CPR certification must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post-expiration. Experience: Previous pediatric experience desirable. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing/Walking - Constantly (67-100%) Independently Lifting/Carrying up to 15 pounds - FrequentlyIndependently Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds - Occasionally (0-33%) Finger Dexterity - Constantly (67-100%) Kneeling - FrequentlyBending/Stooping - FrequentlyReaching - FrequentlyTalking/Hearing/Seeing - Constantly Pushing/Pulling - Frequently The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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