Speech Language Pathologist I Option 3-Inpatient Therapy

Kettering Health Main Campus l Kettering l PRN l Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Speech Language Pathologist I Option 3 evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and educates patients and families to support recovery and maximize functional abilities. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

Required Work Experience

Completion of supervised clinical practicum as required for licensure.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Current Ohio license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (or eligibility and ability to obtain prior to start) as issued by the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or eligibility to obtain within required post-hire timeframe per state regulations.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within orientation period and prior to patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

• Ability to document clinical findings and treatment in electronic health records (EHR).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for patient, family, and interdisciplinary team interactions.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to educate and motivate patients and families.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.

Competencies

For Inpatient Acute Care Positions

• Employee demonstrates patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care to policy.
• Employee demonstrates knowledge of Rehab Med Acute Care.
• Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices.

For Inpatient Rehab Positions

• Employee demonstrates proper KHN restraint skills
• Employee demonstrates patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care to policy
• Employee has knowledge of Rehab Med Ranchos Levels and Interventions
• Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices

Outpatient Therapy Positions

• Employee demonstrates patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care to policy
• Employee appropriately assesses pain levels
• Employee demonstrates understanding of motor learning strategies

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience

Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in speech-language pathology.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)