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The Speech Pathologist is competent in evaluating and treating children and adults with speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia disorders. They act as consultants for medical and other professional groups in the hospital. The Speech Pathologist supervises and instructs student Speech Pathology Interns at St. Elizabeth, St. Joseph, and Boardman Hospitals. These duties are performed in a manner that demonstrates the Philosophy/Mission and Values of Mercy Health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supports collaboration, performance improvement processes, inter-disciplinary work teams, and partnership relationships with customers. (15%)
- Diagnoses speech/language disorders by evaluating possible causes and administering and interpreting results of in-depth testing. Plan of Care is appropriate. (20%)
- Treats speech/language impairments with functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed language, and organic disorders including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia, head injury, dysarthria, dysphagia, and impaired hearing. (20%)
- Writes reports on diagnostic findings, therapy used, and progress made. These written reports as well as verbal reports are disseminated to physicians and other related professionals. (15%)
- Receives CEUs to keep current on ideas and techniques in the field of Speech Pathology and Audiology. (15%)
- May have some responsibilities in evaluating and providing feedback to the Student Interns and the University on the performance of the Interns. (15%)
The above is intended to describe the general content and functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is subject to continual revisions as needed for patient care. Due to the services and care provided by this institution, personnel may be requested to serve in related capacities as determined by their qualifications in a different unit, department, and campus, in an effort to not disrupt patient care and continue to provide a safe environment to our patients. All employees are expected to follow Mercy Health policies and procedures, maintain high standards of safe work performance, and maintain good attendance and punctuality.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Required Minimum Education: Specialty/Major:
Preferred Education: Specialty/Major:
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):
Required: Ohio license or conditional license in Speech Pathology. ASHA Certification
Preferred:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Experience in pediatric and adult diagnostics and therapy. Dysphagia experience preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills for patients in the following age categories (check all that differ from main job description):
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department: Speech Therapy - St. Elizabeth Boardman
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com.
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