Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist – Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital

We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellness!

Over a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground up—one that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined. Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networks—caring for millions of people across the U.S. Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for America’s health care system and others around the world.

We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world class health care. From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide — when they need it and where they want it.

Benefits:

• Grow with a health system that supports career advancement
• Competitive Pay & Salary Increases
• Employee Referral Program
• Locations close to home, that support work-life balance
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
• 401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees*
• Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement*
• Family atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibility
• Opportunities to grow your career, and not change your employer
• And much more!

*For eligible employees

Summary:

Responsible to Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital for supporting the corporate mission, vision and values. Responsible to Speech Pathology and Audiology for diagnosis and treatment of swallow, communication, and cognitive impairments. Responsible to the customer for courteous, accurate, timely service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in speech pathology required.
• Requires one year’s experience on this or related jobs in a hospital or healthcare facility to develop the judgement necessary to make appropriate decisions and to handle emergency situations.
• Clinical fellows will be considered on an individual basis.
• Current or conditional Ohio license as a speech pathologist by the Ohio Board of Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech and Hearing Association required or obtain certificate within ten months.

Job Responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Identifies and evaluates type of speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and voice disorders, provides appropriate treatment for speech, language, swallowing, cognitive and voice disorders, identifies and recommends appropriate food textures, liquid consistencies, and feeding techniques for patients exhibiting dysphagia.
• Determines need for referral to other professionals including audiologist, ensures that all medical record entries are completed and signed in a timely manner.
• Consults with other professionals in the hospital or community for the purpose of exchanging information, educates or supports community and Steward personnel and programs, attends weekly rehab team meetings for inpatients and outpatients to report on patients’ status and prognosis.
• Provides consultation and educational information to actual and potential patients and families regarding treatment plan, diagnoses, and prognosis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work assignments that may be inherent in the job.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.