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Clinical Speech Pathologist

Cleveland Clinic

#Healthcare #Speech-Language Pathology #Diagnostic Testing #CCC-SLP #ASHA #Communication Disorders #Dysphagia #Acute Hospital Setting #Clinical Fellowship Year

Quick overview

Perform diagnostic speech pathology tests and evaluate communication and swallowing functions to facilitate medical diagnoses. Develop and implement therapeutic plans, provide patient counseling, and select assistive communication devices.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology, ASHA certification (CCC-SLP), and a valid Ohio state license. Completion of a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year is mandatory.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificatePatient EducationClinical DocumentationPatient CounselingTherapeutic PlanningModified Barium Swallow StudiesSwallowing Function EvaluationAssistive Speech DevicesDiagnostic Speech Pathology

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
Job Title Clinical Speech Pathologist Location Euclid Facility Euclid Hospital Department Speech Therapy-Euclid Hospital Job Code T25015 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-2:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Euclid Hospital where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.
Here, you will receive support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Clinical Speech Pathologist, you will perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing functions of patients.
This includes interpreting and reporting test results to facilitate medical diagnosis, providing counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and their families and determining therapeutic plans, including the need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis and duration of therapy.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with weekend rotation requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures.
Evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
Interpret and report test results to facilitate medical diagnosis.
Provide counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and families.
Determine therapeutic plans, including the need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis and duration of therapy.
Select assistive speech devices to improve the patient’s communication.
Perform re-evaluation to determine progress after therapy.
Provide observations about hearing and other behaviors to help determine the need for other services.
Maintain records of all services.
Communicate results and recommendations for improving communicative function to referral sources and outside agencies such as schools and employees.
Assist with planning, budget, service or project development, fee setting and purchase of new equipment or materials.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology Hold or be eligible for a Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Hold a Speech Pathology license in the state of Ohio Hold Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Completion of a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard speech therapy techniques and skills, as well as competently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies Experience in an acute hospital setting Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform tests.
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.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program.
You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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