Speech​/Language Pathologist - Outpatient​/PRN

3838 Massillon Road

Uniontown, OH 44685 Hours based on weekly demand, forecasting & real time needs.

Rehab Outpatient Services (Green YMCA) / Summa Health 3838 Massillon Road Uniontown, OH 44685 Hours based on weekly demand, forecasting & real time needs. Consistent start times; weekend & holiday rotation when applicable; float between locations with limited notice. Travel possible:
Primarily work at Green YMCA but possible assignments across three outpatient locations. PRN Rate: $55.50. Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including North Coast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Evaluates, establishes treatment plans, and administers a medically prescribed Speech Language Cognition and/or Dysphagia program, in accordance with professional guidelines, as described by the American Speech and Hearing Association, State of Ohio guidelines and Summa Health System/Rehabilitation Services requirements.

• Formal
  
  Education Required:
• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• Experience & Training
  
  Required:
• Current licensure to practice Speech/Language Pathology issued by the Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association
• Inpatient SLP:
  Demonstrated independent competency performing and interpreting video fluoroscopic evaluation and swallowing and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation Swallowing (FEES) and/or ability to become proficient and competent within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Registration with the Board as meeting all requirement to practice under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist during the Clinical Fellowship Year as required for licensure in the State of Ohio
• Prefer active participation within professional organization

• Professional verbal and written communication skills required for communication to referral sources, customer relations, interdisciplinary care and other stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self
  -respect, dignity, cultural compassion, diversity and inclusion
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the work environment (see #3)
• Must be willing to advocate for and work with persons with all disabilities/conditions.
• Show flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and regulatory demands placed on services/service delivery. Rotates through selected treatment areas and/or facilities when necessary to facilitate organizational service delivery and patient care needs.
• Assumes accountability for effectively demonstrating Service Excellence Care and following Standards of Behavior, Six Commitments and department policies and procedures and department work expectations.
• Successfully completes annual competency requirements
• Complete a minimum of 40 hours patient care coverage annually (PRN only)
• Level of Physical Demands:
• Heavy:
  Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force continuously to move objects
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment as position requires
• Ability to continuously stand…