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Clinical Speech Pathologist Fellow - Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic

Carrollton, OHPer Diem$22.85–34.85/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22.85–34.85/hr
Location
Carrollton, OH
Role Type
Fellowship
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Ohio Conditional SLP LicenseCertificate Of Clinical CompetenceMaster's degree

Job overview

The Clinical Speech Pathologist Fellow provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult and pediatric patients during a one-year experience. Under supervision, the fellow evaluates communication and swallowing functions, interprets test results, counsels patients and families, and develops therapeutic plans. The role is PRN, with varying days and shifts as needed and opportunities to pick up shifts at other Mercy locations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Speech Pathology TestingCommunication EvaluationSwallowing EvaluationTest Result InterpretationPatient CounselingTherapeutic PlanningAssistive Speech DevicesRe-EvaluationStanding for Long PeriodsManual DexterityVisual Acuity

Qualifications

Master's in Speech/Language PathologyOhio Conditional SLP LicenseASHA Academic and Practicum GuidelinesCertificate of Clinical Competence

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Clinical Speech Pathologist Fellow, you will perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing functions of patients throughout this one-year experience. 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.

This is a PRN role, but has opportunity to pick up additional shifts at other Mercy locations. A caregiver in this position works varying days and shifts as needed. This is a great opportunity to work with both adult and pediatric populations to gain valuable experience and exposure to the field!

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Provide clinical services to patients.

  • Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Speech Pathologist.

  • 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 employers.

  • Maintain speech pathology equipment and materials.

  • Assist with planning, budget, service or project development, fee setting, 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 Conditional License (COND.SP) from the State Board of Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

  • Hold Conditional License in the state of Ohio upon start date

  • Meet all academic and practicum guidelines established by the American Speech Language Hearing Association, for Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.

  • Manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform tests.

Personal Protective Equipment :

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $22.85

Maximum hourly: $34.85

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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