Clinical Speech Therapist - Home Care - South Region of Akron and Canton

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### Job Title
Clinical Speech Therapist - Home Care - South Region of Akron and Canton

### Location
Independence

### Facility
Business Operations Center

### Department
HC Rehab Team West-Center for Connected Care

### Job Code
T2501H

### Shift
Variable

### Schedule
8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Home Care and provide exceptional, patient-centered rehabilitation services directly in patients' homes throughout the Greater Cleveland and Akron/Canton communities.

As a Clinical Speech Pathologist, you will work independently while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation professionals to evaluate, treat, and support patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers while delivering compassionate, individualized care that helps patients improve their quality of life, maximize independence, and achieve their recovery goals in the comfort of their own homes.

A caregiver in this position works variable hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

- Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient’s condition and establishes goal and plan of care which are appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.

- Perform therapy interventions using standard speech therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's age and condition.

- Evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.

- Select assistive speech devices to improve patient’s communication.

- Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.

- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of assigned patients.

- Participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

- Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.

- Speech-Language Pathology licensure (SP) in the State of Ohio.

- Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.

- Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.

- Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

- One year of experience as a Clinical Speech Language Pathologist.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform tests.

Personal Protective Equipment:

- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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