About this opportunity
Summa Health lists this Speech / Language Pathologist-PD opportunity in cleveland, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech / Language Pathologist - PD
Communication Disorders / Summa Health
525 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44304
Hours based on weekly demand, forecasting & real time needs. Consistent start times; weekend & holiday rotation when applicable; float between locations with limited notice. Travel possible: Regional assignments across designated hospitals & Juve Center. IP acute care units including ICU, ED, PACU, TJR.
PRN Pay Rate: $55.50
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary
Evaluates, establishes treatment plans, and administers a medically prescribed Speech Language Cognition and/or Dysphagia program, in accordance with professional guidelines, as described by the American Speech and Hearing Association, State of Ohio guidelines and Summa Health System/Rehabilitation Services requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education Required:
Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
Experience & Training Required:
Current licensure to practice Speech/Language Pathology issued by the Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association
Inpatient SLP: Demonstrated independent competency performing and interpreting video fluoroscopic evaluation and swallowing and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation Swallowing (FEES) and/or ability to become proficient and competent within one (1) year from date of hire.
Registration with the Board as meeting all requirement to practice under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist during the Clinical Fellowship Year as required for licensure in the State of Ohio
Prefer active participation within professional organization
Qualifications
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications
Professional verbal and written communication skills required for communication to referral sources, customer relations, interdisciplinary care and other stakeholders.
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self -respect, dignity, cultural compassion, diversity and inclusion
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the work environment (see #3)
Must be willing to advocate for and work with persons with all disabilities/conditions.
Show flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and regulatory demands placed on services/service delivery. Rotates through selected treatment areas and/or facilities when necessary to facilitate organizational service delivery and patient care needs.
Assumes accountability for effectively demonstrating Service Excellence Care and following Standards of Behavior, Six Commitments and department policies and procedures and department work expectations.
Successfully completes annual competency requirements
Complete a minimum of 40 hours patient care coverage annually (PRN only)
Level of Physical Demands:
Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force continuously to move objects
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment as position requires
Ability to continuously stand and walk; frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneels, twist, sit, stand and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time
Acute hearing for determining differentiations in speech problems, vocal quality and patient progress in same
Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$35.09/hr - $42.11/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Dependent Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Education Assistance
Daily Pay
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Worksite address
cleveland, OH, 44101, US
Who can apply
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