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Perform diagnostic speech pathology tests and evaluate communication and swallowing functions to facilitate medical diagnoses. Develop and implement therapeutic plans, provide patient counseling, and select assistive communication devices.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology, ASHA certification (CCC-SLP), and a valid Ohio state license. Completion of a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year is mandatory.
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Job Title Clinical Speech Pathologist Location Euclid Facility Euclid Hospital Department Speech Therapy-Euclid Hospital Job Code T25015 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-2:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Euclid Hospital where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.
Here, you will receive support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Clinical Speech Pathologist, you will perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing functions of patients.
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.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with weekend rotation requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures.
Evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
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 employees.
Assist with planning, budget, service or project development, fee setting and 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 License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Hold a Speech Pathology license in the state of Ohio Hold Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Completion of a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard speech therapy techniques and skills, as well as competently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies Experience in an acute hospital setting Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform tests.
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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