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Speech Language Pathologist - Neuro Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 18 days ago

Quick overview

Evaluate and treat adult outpatient neurological patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Develop individualized treatment plans and provide education to patients and families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a valid state license. Candidates must hold ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and have completed a nine-month clinical fellowship year.

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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.
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Job Title Speech Language Pathologist - Neuro Outpatient Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Physical Therapy-Neurological Institute Job Code T25015 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family.
Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the world.
At Cleveland Clinic, 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 Speech Pathologist within Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, you will evaluate and treat adult outpatient neurological patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
This population includes individuals with conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, cognitive impairments, and dementia.
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 in adult neurological rehabilitation A caregiver in this position works M-F| 8:00am—5:00pm| no weekends or holidays.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
Interpret and reports 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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology Current Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Completion of a nine-month clinical fellowship year 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.
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.
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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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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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