Speech Pathologist for Dysphagia
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Info

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Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

About the Division of Speech Pathology:

Our specialists in the Division of Speech-Language Pathology believe it's their job to create a positive atmosphere in which a child can learn to enjoy communication. We have the largest and one of the best programs in the nation. Our highly trained experts focus on personalized care, demonstrating our commitment to the best outcome for your child.

We begin with a comprehensive evaluation. Based on the evaluation results, an individualized treatment plan is developed for the child, with input from the family. In each case, the speech-language pathologist involves the family in the treatment process to ensure not only the best treatment outcomes, but also a high level of family satisfaction with the process. Our efforts are also directed toward making the therapy a positive and enjoyable experience for the child.

About the Open Job:

We are recruiting an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist who has interest and expertise in evaluation and treatment of dysphagia in infants, children, and adolescents with a range of medical complications. This position will include regular collaboration with medical professionals and requires experience in performing and interpreting video swallow studies in the outpatient setting.

Schedule:

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Open to negotiating schedule, but also interested in some "family friendly" hours of 4pm and after. This job will work at the Medical Office Building (MOB), located at 3430 Burnet Avenue.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication sciences & disorders
• Active conditional or permanent license in speech-language pathology in the State of Ohio.
• Have Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Previous feeding/video swallow study experience is highly desired. (PLEASE NOTE Clinical Fellowships are not being considered for this position.)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Care and Follow-up: Using appropriate service delivery model, performs all routine and specialty diagnostic evaluations, with focus on complex cases in areas of advanced competency. Administers appropriate tests according to standard procedures; makes accurate diagnoses, appropriate recommendations and referrals. Counsels parents and provides appropriate handouts and home programs. Uses best practice decision-making to determine the appropriate frequency and duration of therapy. Formulates appropriate goals for every patient in treatment. Involves parents in treatment plan and treatment process. Consistently implements and documents tools and strategies of self-management. Structures sessions and selects appropriate intervention strategies to accomplish goals. Documents progress daily and updates treatment plan as appropriate. Completes all required documentation and charges within the standard time frames. Determines discharge criteria and prepares patient for discharge or transition as appropriate. Serves as a model to begin successful discharge planning at the start of treatment. Demonstrates excellence in achieving clinical outcomes.
  
• Scheduling and Contributions to Revenue: Assures that schedule is current and unavailable times are blocked in Epic. Communicates any changes with appropriate staff. Manages schedule and patient visits to make productive use of time and achieve billing targets. Anticipates scheduling variably and makes adjustment in schedule accordingly. For example, anticipates decrease in therapy with school and holidays, increasing evaluation slots when therapy slots will be unfilled. Works the required number of family friendly hours. All of these hours must be available to be scheduled for therapy, unless an exception is approved by the supervisor. This percentage may increase dependent on Division needs.
  
• Clinical Leadership: Serves as a expert clinician for the division in all basic areas and at least two areas of advanced competency. Serves as a practice area mentor for other staff members. . Evaluates and treats difficult and complex patients, serving as resource and mentor for other SLPs. Helps to develop educational materials for our staff, for other professionals, and for parents. Supervises students, including those doing capstone projects. Recognizes opportunities for improvement in the practice areas and generates performance improvement activities. Serves as a role model and mentor for others in the use of self-management with families. Serves as a role model of cooperation, respect, trust, time management, and professionalism. Serves as clinical mentor/supervisor to students and beginning clinicians.
  
• Division Leadership: Supports and participates in performance improvement activities. Participates in peer review. Participates in teaching/mentoring activities. Proactively shares knowledge with peers, students, clinical fellows. Serves in leadership role as Mentoring Council rep, Practice Team chair, Shared Governance rep, or similar responsibility. Completes mandatory training and required competencies. Maintains licensure and certification.
  
• Professional Leadership: Stays current with advances in speech-language pathology practice by regularly reviewing the research literature, consulting the Practice Management section of the ASHA website, including the Practice Portal, and regularly participating in continuing education to supplement advances in the profession and information in the scope of practice.
  

In addition to the basic scope, the experienced SLP demonstrates competence in 2 or more areas requiring advanced competency. Engages in outreach and education activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication sciences & disorders
  
• 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
  
• Active license in speech-language pathology in the state of practice.
  
• Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
• Competitive retirement plans
  
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
MOB - 3430 Burnet

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Speech Pathology

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Salary Range
$66,352.00 - $83,574.40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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