Speech Pathologist for the Perlman Center

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST for the Perlman Center

Location: Burnet and Mason Campuses

Shift/Schedule/Status: Days/Monday-Friday/Full-Time, 36 hours/week.

About the Open Job:

The Perlman Center is a specialty center serving patients with cerebral palsy, and similar diagnoses from birth through adult. We provide evidence-based therapies in a group setting with a multi-disciplinary team (early intervention through pre-school age, and some school-age small groups), and provide a wide range of specialty assistive technology evaluations and treatment. Specialty services include evaluations and treatment for: Augmentative and Alternative Communication for those with complex communication disorders (AAC- in coordination with OT), computer access. Speech Pathology competency areas include AAC, dysphagia, birth to three.

About the Division of Speech Pathology:

Our specialists in the Division of Speech-Language Pathology believe it’s their job to create a positive atmosphere in which a child can learn to enjoy communication. We have the largest and one of the best programs in the nation. Our highly trained experts focus on personalized care, demonstrating our commitment to the best outcome for your child.

We begin with a comprehensive evaluation. Based on the evaluation results, an individualized treatment plan is developed for the child, with input from the family. In each case, the speech-language pathologist involves the family in the treatment process to ensure not only the best treatment outcomes, but also a high level of family satisfaction with the process. Our efforts are also directed toward making the therapy a positive and enjoyable experience for the child. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication sciences & disorders
• Active conditional or permanent license in speech-language pathology in the State of Ohio.
• Have Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (Clinical Fellowships are not being considered for this position.)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnostic Evaluations: Using appropriate service delivery model, performs all routine and some specialty diagnostic evaluations. Chooses and administers appropriate tests according to standard procedures. Assesses communication skills, makes accurate diagnoses, appropriate recommendations and referrals. Provides evaluation results and counseling to parents/caregivers. Determines discharge criteria and prepares patient for discharge or transition as appropriate.

• Treatment: Formulates appropriate long term and short term goals for every patient in treatment. Discusses and involves parents/family in treatment plan. Reviews and revises plans as appropriate. Using appropriate service delivery model, structures sessions to accomplish goals and document progress. Selects appropriate intervention strategies. Completes all required documentation and forms

• Clinical Care and Follow-up: Develops and maintains clinical skills in all basic competency areas. Demonstrates skill working through difficult issues and potential conflicts with patients/families. Demonstrates effective behavior management skills.

• Scheduling and Contributions to Revenue: Assures that schedule is current and unavailable times are blocked in Epic. Communicates any changes with appropriate staff. Manages schedule and patient visits to make productive use of time and achieve billing targets. Anticipates scheduling variably and make adjustment in schedule accordingly. For example, anticipates decrease in therapy with school and holidays, increasing evaluation slots when therapy slots will be unfilled. Works the required number of family friendly hours. All of these hours must be available to be scheduled for therapy, unless an exception is approved by the supervisor. This percentage may increase dependent on Division needs.

• Clinical Leadership: Serves as an expert clinician across the basic competency areas. Pursues plan to develop advanced competencies in areas of personal interest that align with division needs. Demonstrates self-direction in choosing and completing relevant continuing education. Demonstrates/models effective use of self-management with families. Demonstrates spirit of cooperation, respect, trust, time management, and professionalism.
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The speech-language pathologist (SLP) is defined as the professional who engages in professional practice in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span. Communication and swallowing are broad terms encompassing many facets of function. The entry level Speech-Language Pathologist focuses on developing expertise in the basic clinical practice areas: speech sound disorders, language, autism, and cultural/linguistic inclusion.

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