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Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center

The speech-language pathologist is responsible for the diagnostic and therapeutic implementation of treatment plans to rehabilitate communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders. Clinical responsibilities are such as outlined in the ASHA Scope of Practice

Essential Functions -

• Performs evaluations and patient care within designated scope of practice, according to hospital and department guidelines, across the continuum of care in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).

• Documents patient care according to Hospital and department guidelines.

• Assists in orientation and supervision of CFY candidates, new employees, students, and volunteers.

• Attends required meetings and adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures including Mercy Core Values and EXCEL! patient experience commitment.

• Works weekends and holidays as assigned.

• Accepts direction to assist in all work areas across the continuum as census needs to reflect and act as an active team participant

• Demonstrates behaviors that foster a positive work environment.

• Maintains all aspects of licensure/certification including CEU requirements.

• Maintains program productivity standards.

• Participates in PI to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.

• Demonstrates the ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of patients in all group(s) served, and maintains appropriate ethical conduct at all times.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Minimum Education: Graduate Degree (Masters)

Specialty/Major: Speech-Language Pathology

Licensure/Certification Required:

Current Ohio Speech and Language Pathology License, ASHA Certification

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

CPR Certification, Ohio Driver’s License, and Insurance

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Experience preferred but not required.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Experience with electronic medical record

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, ability to make decisions and adapt to changes in the work environment, ability to develop solutions when problems arise, and the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com