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Job TitleSpeech Language Pathologist

                        

LocationMedina

                    

FacilityMedina Hospital

                     

DepartmentSpeech Therapy-Medina Hospital

                      

Job CodeD2321M

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.  

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the ability to communicate and swallow. As an expert in communication, the SLP assesses, diagnoses, treats and helps prevent speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. In this role, you will help patients improve their speech, open new communication possibilities and enhance their ability to comprehend others, express themselves, and swallow safely. This caregiver will primarily work with the Speech Therapy department and collaborate with the entire Rehabilitation team.

You will have the opportunity to float to other Cleveland Clinic facilities, gaining valuable experience and broadening your skills. In addition to supporting others, you can take advantage of Cleveland Clinic’s extensive resources and educational programs to continuously improve your own professional development.

A caregiver in this position works days as needed from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with 1 weekend per month and rotating holiday requirements.

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.  

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:  

Two years of experience in a clinical area 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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.

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