Speech Language Pathologist

Position Overview

Professional level classification works under direction & requires considerable knowledge of speech therapy technology to provide speech pathology treatments to residents; Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time. May supervise/lead/direct assigned staff.

Summary of Job Duties

Assess and provide prescribed speech therapies for residents as assigned, to include oral-motor stimulation and strengthening; develop and implement various treatment plans based on assessments and recommendations by physicians; evaluate video fluoroscopy results and other swallowing tests and provide recommendations for diet modifications to physician. Evaluate need for techniques and alternative devices for enhanced communication; prepare paperwork to obtain prior authorization for communication devices; set up devices and train resident and staff in their use; evaluate need for sign language, voice improvement or other communication techniques; train resident and staff in these areas. Provide in-service and training for staff in group settings and individually as indicated; provide written input for IHP meetings. Document all therapeutic and diagnostic activities and results in electronic medical record; other duties as required. Maintain continuing education and necessary training to maintain license.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology. Must be eligible for, or hold current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or other comparable body

Supplemental Information

Maintain continuing education and necessary training to maintain license. CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs. Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change. Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits. Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits. Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays. Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation. Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked. Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: