Speech Language Pathologist
Avon
Avon Hospital
Speech Therapy-Avon Hospital
D2321M
Days
8:00am-4:30pm
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Avon Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in northeast Ohio, Avon Hospital has brought the future of medicine close to home for the residents in and around Lorain and Cuyahoga County. This regional hospital offers endless opportunities to build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world while making meaningful differences in the lives of others.
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the ability to communicate and swallow. As an expert in communication, you will help assess, diagnose, treat and prevent speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders for our patients. In this role, you can help patients improve their speech, open new communication possibilities and improve their ability to comprehend others, express themselves and swallow safely.
This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday requirements.
Caregivers in this role will be required to provide coverage at both Avon and Fairview locations.
A caregiver who excels in this role, will:
Evaluate and treat patients with injuries and/or diseases which result in a loss or impairment of speech, language, voice, cognitive and/or swallowing function.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
Establish goals and plans of care.
Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard speech therapy techniques and skills.
Complete documentation.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Master’s Degree
Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Program
Current Ohio license as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Hold or have applied for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Experience in clinical area
Acute care experience, especially with dysphagia therapy
One to two years of experience
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.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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