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Job TitleSpeech Language Pathologist Fellow- Outpatient (PRN)

                        

LocationStuart

                    

FacilitySmithfield Plaza

                     

DepartmentMMC Rehab Raub SP-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

                      

Job Code001251

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job DetailsSpeech Pathologist Fellow

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Speech Pathologist Team and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 
 

Speech Pathologist Fellow and applies a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders under direct supervision of Speech Pathologist. Must be supervised following ASHA Guidelines.
 

A caregiver in this position works a day shift, hours dependent upon the needs of the department.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

The Speech Pathologist CFY will perform all duties and responsibilities in collaboration with the supervising Speech Pathologist.Provides, interprets, plans and supervises patient evaluations and treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring the care, safety and wellbeing of the patient.Continually reviews the plan of care and makes revisions as needed.Prepares progress reports on all treatments in conjunction with departmental policies and procedures and reports to physician as needed.Instructs and counsels medical staff and family members to assist the patient in treatment techniques.Performs voice evaluations and treatment of various voice disorders. and bedside swallow evaluations.Demonstrates competency with the MBS's for adults and pediatrics.Follows Code Blue protocol as per Clinic policy.Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Masters, Doctorate or SLP-D Degree from an accredited school of Speech-Language Pathology.Must hold or be eligible for a Speech-Language Conditional License or Provisional license from the State Board of Speech Language Pathology & Audiology.Must hold the Conditional or Provisional License in current state upon start date.Meets all academic and practicum guidelines established by the American Speech Language Hearing Association, for Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) upon completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

This is a one year, first year position and other length and type of experience requirements are not necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Work is medium/frequent lifting and carrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help of mechanical devices or other personnel.Stooping, pushing and pulling when moving patients or equipment into position for treatment. Reaching for, handling, feeling and manipulation of equipment and patients.Talking and hearing to convey instruction and information to patient and staff member.Visual acuity to perceive reactions to treatment and to follow or read instruction. The occupant of this position spends 98% of his/her time in air-conditioned areas the remainder in outside areas.The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is present while completing clinical duties.This position requires reasoning, mathematical and English language skills.Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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