Cleveland Clinic·Elkton, Maryland
Evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
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Schedule: 7:30am-6:00pm
Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio.
Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values.
At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers.
You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care.
As a Clinical Speech Pathologist, you will evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting. This population includes stroke patients, those with traumatic brain injuries or Parkinson’s disease and cancer patients. You will perform comprehensive assessments, interpret findings to support medical diagnosis and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s functional goals.
In this role, you will provide education and counseling to patients and their families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ independence and quality of life while building specialized expertise. Here, you will also have the chance to be a part of special interest groups and take part in continuous development opportunities.
Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
Interpret and report on test results to facilitate medical diagnosis.
Provide counseling and education about communication and diagnosis to patients and their families.
Determine therapeutic plan, including need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis and duration of therapy.
Select assistive speech devices to improve patient communication.
Perform re-evaluation to determine progress after therapy.
Provide observations about hearing and other behavior 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 schools and employers.
Maintain speech pathology equipment and materials.
Assist with planning, budget, service or project development, fee setting, purchase of new equipment or materials.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Market context
Support-services roles in Maryland are often in steady demand in hospitals and care settings because they keep daily operations and patient support running. These positions can be competitive when employers want current CNA licensure, BLS certification, and acute-care experience, along with benefits such as PTO and insurance coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Maryland CNA status and AHA BLS details before applying.