Speech Language Pathologist; SLP - Amherst Community & Occupational Health

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Amherst Community & Occupational Health. This is a PRN "As Needed" Position at Bon Secours Mercy Health.

• Reviews physician referral, patient’s condition, and medical history to determine speech and language therapy treatment needs.
• Performs and documents patient evaluation and re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans based on patient history, signs and symptoms and evaluative tests/tools.
• Plans and administers medically prescribed speech language pathology treatments to patients.
• Plans rehabilitative treatment programs based upon physician prescription and evaluation data to treat disorders of verbal/written language, voice articulation, fluency, interactive communication, mastication, deglutition, auditory and/or visual processing and memory and cognition/communication.
• Instructs and/or trains patients and families/caregivers in treatment procedures to continue at home.
• Modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate. Communicates with other health team members. Participates in patient care conferences as appropriate.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients and families to perform various speech activities.
• Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with the treatment team.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience/internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
• Orients, instructs and directs the work activities of Clinical Fellowship Year, aides, students and volunteers as set forth in policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in scheduled meetings and in-services. Provides in-services to department staff to share knowledge and continuing education.

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice (required).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (preferred at hire, required within one year).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH).

• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred).

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles, and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status to identify requirements by age and needs.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infants (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel.
• General office environment; may be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse; limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be required to use physical restraints and may be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• Adverse weather conditions; may travel to off-site locations in such conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statements for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Virginia locations, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Brunswick, OH listing and other job postings mentioned in the document are not a guarantee of employment.