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Job TitleClinical Speech Pathologist - Auditory/Verbal Therapy

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentSpeech/Language Pathology-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job CodeT25015

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-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, you will perform clinical Speech Pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients. You will interpret and report test results to facilitate medical diagnosis, provide counseling and education to patients and their families, and determine therapeutic plans. This position offers an unmatched opportunity to positively impact your community while gaining hands-on experience to enhance your skills. 

 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. 

 

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) in Ohio 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 

 

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:

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 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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