Speech Pathologist

Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Big Prairie
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

About Akron Children's HospitalAkron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.OUR PROMISES

• To treat every child as we would our own
• To treat others as they would like to be treated
• To turn no child away for any reasonPrior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.
  Full Time, Days
  Summary:
  The Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred and provides instruction and assistance to patient's families as indicated
  Responsibilities:
  1. Provides comprehensive differential diagnostic evaluations using standardized and norm-references measures2. Provides management/treatment programs consistent with diagnosis and department protocols3. Provides timely documentation for medical records/insurance requirements per division standards4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age5. Other duties as assigned.
  Technical Expertise
  1. Experience in Pediatric Speech Pathology is preferred.2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required3. Experience in pediatric health care is preferred4. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is requiredEducation and Experience
  1. Education: Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required2. Certification: State of Ohio Licensure in Speech/Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association [ASHA] is required.3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.4. Years of experience supervising: None.
  Full Time
  FTE: 1.000000
  Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
  Position: ALLIED HEALTH REHAB

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