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Cleveland Clinic PRN Speech Therapist Outpatient, Euclid Hospital in Euclid, Ohio
Speech Therapist
Outpatient- PRN
Euclid Hospital Health Center
Join our experienced and skilled multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat a primarily adult population with a wide variety of communication disorders. Our center has a specialty program, known as the Neuro Day program which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We provide the clinician with a wonderful learning experience with a chance to work with a staff with over 100 years of combined clinical experience.
Euclid Outpatient Rehab has a PRN opening for a Speech and Language Pathologist: For assessment and development of personalized treatment plans to restore, enhance and/or compensate adult patients with speech, language, swallow, fluency, voice and cognitive impairments
To perform diagnostic speech pathology testing including evaluation of swallow function with videoflouroscopy studies (MBSS)
To interpret and report test results to facilitate medical diagnosis.
To provide counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and their families.
To provide observations about hearing and other behavior to help determine need of other services.
To Provide recommendations for improving communicative function to referral sources and outside agencies such as schools and employers
Facilitation of comprehensive communication with patients, family members, caregivers, colleagues, and medical team to enhance patietnt care and outcomes
Excellent verbal and documentation skills to comply with state and federal guidelines
For supervision of student interns
Day shift Monday - Friday: Schedule and hours may be variable with the possibility of adding additional hours subject to organizational need related to outpatient volume.
Must have 2 years of outpatient experience.
Certifications:
Must hold or be eligible for a Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
Must hold (SP) license in current state upon start date.
Holds Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
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Euclid Hospital ranked within the Top 10 of Cleveland-area hospitals by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals in Cleveland." U.S. News & World Report also recognized Euclid Hospital as high-performing in the adult specialty of Orthopedics. Euclid Hospital is located on 17 acres along the Lake Erie shoreline, Euclid Hospital is home to one of the region's leading rehabilitation and orthopedic centers. The hospital has a strong history of caring for the community, which is a tradition that continues today.
Evaluates and treats patients with injuries or diseases which result in loss or impairment of speech, language, voice, cognitive and/or swallowing function.
Responsibilities:
Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and establishes goals and plan of care.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard speech therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital, and regulatory standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
Master's level degree required.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Program.
Certifications:
Current Ohio Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Must hold or have applied for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology from American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- Experience in clinical area preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform tasks needed for patient care and administrative tasks.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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