Speech Language Pathologist (FT)

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.

Job Title: Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist (FT)

Duration: Full-Time

Location: Columbus,OH

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Are you a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity? Join our team and help patients improve their communication, swallowing, and cognitive abilities in a supportive healthcare environment.

About the SLP position:

As a Speech Language Pathologist with our client's independent community hospital, you will be responsible for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients with communication, cognition or swallowing difficulties that may result from illness, surgery, stroke, injury, congenital disorders, or developmental delays. Help patients develop or recover reliable communication, cognition, or swallowing function through individualized treatment programs, instruction and use of compensatory strategies, and ongoing patient and caregiver education. The majority of services are outpatient, with a low percentage of inpatient. Primarily pediatric outpatient SLP with MBSS/IP coverage as well. Key job qualities/duties for SLP:

Evaluates the patient's condition upon referral. Integrates data from a variety of assessment techniques to create a customized treatment plan including short term and long-term goals.

Provides safe and effective speech therapy treatment incorporating physical, mental, social and emotional components to achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Demonstrates the ability to apply accurate therapeutic principles and practices. Uses appropriate technical knowledge and clinical judgment in observing patient's reactions to treatments.

Completes documentation timely to maximize compensation of speech therapy treatment.

Demonstrates open and effective communication with other health care providers, patients, and families. Treats patients and families with dignity and respect. Ensures confidentiality of patient records. Interacts professionally with patients and families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.

Exhibits knowledge of and adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards as they pertain to this position and department. What qualifications are we looking for?

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Ohio

BLS certification within 30 days of employment required

Previous experience preferred

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.