At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. Full-Time The Speech Pathologist is competent in evaluating and treating children and adults with speech, language, cognitive and dysphagia disorders. 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 in-depth 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: 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): 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. 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