Speech Pathologist for Allied Health Diversity Fellowship
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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)

Fellowship Overview

The Cincinnati Children's Allied Health (AH) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Fellowship is available for the Divisions of Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. The Fellowship is a one-year experience offering the opportunity to work in one's chosen profession while also developing an understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles, practices and challenges. Fellowships will begin around July 1st of each year.

Fellowship Experience

AH DEI Fellows provide clinical services for approximately 75% of their time, while 25% is dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives including:

• EDUCATION/LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Attend lectures & presentations related to leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion.
  
• PROJECT WORK: Execute individual and group projects that target healthcare inequities or promote diversity, equity & inclusion.
  
• COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to increase knowledge of Allied Health disciplines among middle, high school and college age students, as well as local communities.
  

Project Work

• Create a "how-to" guide for use by audiologists to perform community and professional outreach.
  
• Identify barriers and develop interventions to increase diverse participation in Cincinnati Children's Be.Well Program that offers a variety of health/wellness services.
  
• Maximize treatment interventions to reduce health inequities in the sickle cell patient population.
  
• Develop a repository of community outreach opportunities for speech-language-pathologists.
  

How to Apply?

Applications for the Cincinnati Children's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Fellowship can be submitted using the Cincinnati Children's Career's Portal.

Applications are preferred by March 1, 2025. Interviews will begin mid-March.

For questions, please contact AlliedHealthDEIFellows@cchmc.org.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnostic Evaluations: Using appropriate service delivery model, performs all routine and some specialty diagnostic evaluations. Chooses and administers appropriate tests according to standard procedures. Assesses communication skills, makes accurate diagnoses, appropriate recommendations and referrals. Provides evaluation results and counseling to parents/caregivers. Determines discharge criteria and prepares patient for discharge or transition as appropriate.
  
• Treatment: Formulates appropriate long term and short term goals for every patient in treatment. Discusses and involves parents/family in treatment plan. Reviews and revises plans as appropriate. Using appropriate service delivery model, structures sessions to accomplish goals and document progress. Selects appropriate intervention strategies. Completes all required documentation and forms
  
• Clinical Care and Follow-up: Develops and maintains clinical skills in all basic competency areas. Demonstrates skill working through difficult issues and potential conflicts with patients/families. Demonstrates effective behavior management skills.
  
• 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 make 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 an expert clinician across the basic competency areas. Pursues plan to develop advanced competencies in areas of personal interest that align with division needs. Demonstrates self-direction in choosing and completing relevant continuing education. Demonstrates/models effective use of self-management with families. Demonstrates spirit of cooperation, respect, trust, time management, and professionalism.
  
  

The speech-language pathologist (SLP) is defined as the professional who engages in professional practice in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span. Communication and swallowing are broad terms encompassing many facets of function. The entry level Speech-Language Pathologist focuses on developing expertise in the basic clinical practice areas: speech sound disorders, language, autism, and cultural/linguistic diversity.

JOB 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 practice.
  
• Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (*Please note we cannot accept Clinical Fellows for the Diversity Fellowship.)
  

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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