Speech Pathologist NE - Outpatient

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Speech Pathologist NE - Outpatient Location Stuart Facility Smithfield Plaza Department MMC Rehab Raub SP-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Job Code 000665 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. A n Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats conditions that affect one’s ability to communicate and swallow. As experts in communication, these specialists assess, diagnose, treat and prevent speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders from birth through old age. Speech Pathologists can help patients improve their speech, open new communication possibilities, and improve their ability to comprehend others, express oneself, communicate more effectively in social settings, and swallow safely. This is a dedicated, collaborative team that will help you to advance your skills while supporting patients during their healing journey . A caregiver in this position works 3 days per week, Monday- Friday, from 8 :00AM – 4:00PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Evaluate patients and apply a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders. Provide, interpret, plan and supervise patient evaluations and treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring the care, safety and wellbeing of the patient. Continually review the plan of care and make revisions as needed. Prepare progress reports on all treatments in conjunction with departmental policies and procedures and report to the physician as needed. Instruct and counsel medical staff and family members to assist the patient in treatment techniques. Perform voice evaluations, treatment of various voice disorders and bedside swallow evaluations. Demonstrate competency with the MBSs for adults and pediatrics. Follow Code Blue and all protocols as per Clinic policy. Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by the Joint Commission. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Masters, Doctorate or SLP-D Degree from an accredited School of Speech-Language Pathology Registered in the State of Florida Current Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology or eligible Speech Pathologist (SP) license in the state of Florida Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American-Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Externship experience Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Outpatient experience EPIC experience Completion of neuro training Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods of time. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform tests. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster . Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.