Speech Therapist - Casual

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

In accordance with the Mission Statement and Vision; the Speech Therapist provides evaluation and treatment of patients referred for Speech Language Pathology services. The Speech Therapist communicates and collaborates with other caregivers to provide quality care and maintain accurate patient records.

Position Purpose:

• The Speech Therapist will provide diagnostic and therapeutic speech pathology services to adults on an inpatient basis.

What You Will Do:

• Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example, demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication, creates a professional environment, and provides first class service.

• Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.

• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence, or adverse outcome to associates and patients.

• Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.

• Provides patient evaluations, screenings, and follow-up sessions or phone calls in the management of communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders.

• Maintains documentation on all sessions, meetings, and contacts in the patient's medical record.

• Maintains proper billing for the services provided.

• Communicates with appropriate health care providers on matters concerning patient treatment, continuity of care, and discharge planning.

• Advises other colleagues on technical/clinical matters related to speech language pathology.

• Responsible for effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment. Assists with inventory/re-ordering/recommending new equipment or supplies as needed.

• Coordinates the scheduling of assigned patients with self, peers, and other health professionals.

• Escalates any unusual situations or problems.

• Utilizes effective organizational and time management skills.

• Participates in performance improvement activities and contributes to development of new programs/protocols.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Program; Master or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.

• Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice Speech Therapy in the state of Ohio; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider required.

• Experience: One year of clinical experience in respective area preferred.

• Effective Communication Skills

• Ability to make sound decisions and utilize good judgement concerning patient evaluation and treatment.

• Ability to function in a professional capacity with minimal supervision.

• Ability to travel to other sites as necessary to meet system needs.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Employee recognition programs.

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.

• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

• Employee Referral Rewards program.

• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran