Monday-Friday, Between hours of 7AM and 6PM & Every other weekend & holiday rotation
Onsite Akron, OH
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 measures
2.Provides management/treatment programs consistent with diagnosis and department protocols
3.Provides timely documentation for medical records/insurance requirements per division standards
4.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age
5.Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Technical Expertise 1.Experience in Speech Pathology is required
2.Experience working with all levels within an organization is required
3.Experience in pediatric health care is preferred
4.Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required
Education and Experience 1.Education: Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required
2.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.
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