Speech Language Pathologist, PRN, First Shift, Speech & Hearing Department

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist, PRN, First Shift, Speech & Hearing Department

UC Health is hiring a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist for the first shift for the Speech and Hearing department at West Chester Hospital.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will support West Chester Hospital's rehabilitation services department, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers.

With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute.

West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details :

• 15 yearsserving the West Chester and Butler County community.
• 216licensed beds
• Level III trauma center

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities :

The speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are dedicated to providing a range of services to adults, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, cognitive- linguistic, and swallowing disorders.

Detailed job responsibilities are as follows :

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients / family regarding treatment, and involves family / guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements :

• Master's degree in speech language pathology.
• Acute care experience preferred
• Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by ASHA or working toward certification
• Licensure by the State of Ohio

Join our team as a speech-language pathologist in our rehabilitation services department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose : to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations.

Members of UC Health include : UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including : UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center.

Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose : to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world.

Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.