Contingent Speech Language Pathologist

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

73d

About The Position

The primary duties of the Speech Therapist are to test and measure those patients with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and/or swallowing impairments. As prescribed by a referring physician, the ST evaluates, establishes a treatment plan, and treats the patients. The ST is mindful of the diagnosis and considers all precautions, indications and contraindications of care.

Requirements

• M.A. or M.S. in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate program.
• CCC-SLP Certification awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
• Previous experience in acute care and swallow disorders is preferred but entry-level positions are also available.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, outcome related patient care demonstrated through patient/customer satisfaction and goal accomplishment.
• Practice understanding and compliance with all legal, regulatory and reimbursement criteria.
• Ensure documentation is concise, objective, and legible, meeting all reimbursement criteria and accreditation standards.
• Identify patient barriers to learning and incorporate appropriate teaching methodology to ensure patient/family understanding.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and maintaining current day treatment skills.
• Effectively organize responsibilities to achieve maximal patient contacts and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all patient care team members.
• Demonstrate flexibility with changing patient volumes and types.
• Respond to departmental change in a supportive manner.
• Provide education to hospital employees and the community at large as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree