Mercy Health·Irvine, Kentucky
The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They are responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and educating patients and caregivers on therapeutic procedures.
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960P00NE/-960P00EX- Speech Language Pathologist — Marcum & Wallace Hospital
The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They conduct thorough evaluations, design treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.
Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, as well as memory and cognition.
Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborating with healthcare team members and participating in patient care conferences.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Required Licensing & Certifications: 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)
Experience: years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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Speech Therapy - Marcum & Wallace
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 [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 [recruitment@mercy.com].
Candidates must be licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of practice. A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required or preferred.
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