What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at Mercy Health?
PRN- Boardman
The Speech Pathologist is competent in evaluating and treating children and adults with speech, language, cognitive and dysphagia disorders (birth 7 over in age). They act as consultants for medical and other professional groups in the hospital. The Speech Pathologist supervises and instructs student Speech Pathology Interns at St. Elizabeth, St. Joseph and Boardman Hospitals. These duties are performed in a manner which demonstrates the Philosophy/Mission and Values of Mercy Health.
Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry’s Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (7-10 statements)
% Time
15%Supports collaboration, performance improvement processes, inter-disciplinary work teams, and partnership relationships with customers.
20%Diagnoses speech/language disorders by evaluating possible causes and administering and interpreting results of indepth testing. Plan of Care is appropriate.
20%Treats speech/language impairments with functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed language, and organic disorders including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia, head injury, dysarthria, dysphagia, and impaired hearing.
15%Writes reports on diagnostic findings, therapy used, and progress made. These written reports as well as verbal reports are disseminated to physicians and other related professionals.
15%Receive CEU's to keep current on ideas and techniques in the field of Speech Pathology and Audiology.
15%May have some responsibilities in evaluating and providing feedback to the Student Interns and the University on the performance of the Interns.
100%Must Equal 100%.
The above is intended to describe the general content and functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is subject to continual revisions as needed for patient care. Due to the services and care provided by this institution, personnel may be requested to serve in related capacities as determined by their qualifications in a different unit, department, and campus, in an effort to not disrupt patient care and continue to provide a safe environment to our patients. All employees are expected to follow Mercy Health policies and procedures, maintain high standards of safe work performance, and maintain good attendance and punctuality.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Required Minimum Education:
Specialty/Major:
Preferred Education:
Specialty/Major:
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):
Required:Ohio license or conditional license in Speech Pathology. ASHA Certification
Preferred: Auditory verbal therapy certification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Experience in pediatric and adult diagnostics and therapy. Dysphagie experience preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills for patients in the following age categories (check all that differ from main job description):
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (select all that apply)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Please indicate the activity’s level of frequency that applies to this position using the following frequency scale:
1 = Not at all within shift (0%), 2 = Occasionally within shift (1-33%),
3 = Frequently within shift (34-66%), 4 = Continuously within shift (67-100%);
ACTIVITY
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Standing Climbing Crouching/ Squatting
Walking Bending Crawling
Sitting Twist at waist Kneeling
Balancing Push/Pull with force < 50 lbs Push/Pull with force > 50 lbs
Reaching above head Reaching above shoulder Lift/Carry Up to 50 lbs
Lift/Carry >50 lbs<100 lbs Lift from floor level up Lift from waist level up
Lift above shoulder Lift above head Driving
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS (select all that apply)
WORKING CONDITIONS (select all that apply)
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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
