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Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Cleveland Clinic

#Patient Assessment #Healthcare #Speech-Language Pathology #SLP #Magnet Hospital #Ohio License #ASHA #Swallowing Disorders #Certificate of Clinical Competence

Quick overview

Diagnose and treat patients with impairments in speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing functions. Establish goals and plans of care while performing therapy interventions and completing necessary documentation.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program and a current Ohio license. Candidates must hold or have applied for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificatePatient AssessmentPatient CareTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationTriageSpeech-Language PathologyCognitive TherapyLanguage TherapyVoice TherapySwallowing Disorder Treatment

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 Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Location Cleveland Facility Fairview Hospital Department Speech Therapy-Fairview Hospital Job Code D2321M Shift Weekend Days Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.
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.
Aside from supporting others, you will also have endless opportunities to improve your own skills through Cleveland Clinic’s wealth of resources and educational programs.
This regular PRN position requires caregivers to work weekend shifts, varying between 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m., and two weekends per month, including summer and winter holidays.
The caregiver in this role is expected to provide weekend coverage at both Fairview and Avon hospitals.
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.
Assist triage of treatments/assessments with weekend calls to department for pending discharges.
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 future 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 future caregiver include: Experience in a clinical area 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.
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.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
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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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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