SLP Coordinator - Pediatric Rehab

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an SLP Coordinator within Pediatric Rehab at Munson Healthcare, a large healthcare system in northern Michigan. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with variable shifts. The company emphasizes a strong community focus, a desirable lifestyle with access to outdoor activities, and a commitment to employee growth and well-being. Munson Healthcare values excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and exceptional patient experiences.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of Speech and Language Pathology
Prior clinical experience
Current Michigan License to practice Speech Therapy
Certificate of Clinical Competence

Responsibilities

Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility and performs job duties safely, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.
Plans actions to promote safety and reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to Hospital procedure.
Maintains awareness of patient’s condition, attitudes, and limitations, recognizing adverse patient reactions or conditions and making appropriate reports.
Maintains timely and appropriate documentation on patient records.
Carries appropriate caseload within the constraints of the general guidelines as set forth by the Director/Manager of Rehab Services.
Has input but is not responsible for setting goals and budget.
Responsible for program development or assistance with program development.
Participates in quality assurance activities.
Has input into staffing, personnel issues, and performance appraisals.
Evaluates, plans, and administers speech therapy treatment within departmental accepted standards of practice.
Supervises support staff, students, and other professionals in the department.
Makes recommendations for change, addition, or deletion of programs, equipment, and supplies.
Performs specific department management duties as may be determined in consultation with the Director/Manager of Rehab Services.
Organizes, schedules, and provides a record for Speech Therapy team meetings.
Provides orientation to new ST staff including meeting competency criteria, training for inpatient, rehabilitation and outpatient services including specialty areas.
Delegates training as able amongst the ST team.
Processes applications and facilitates interviews as appropriate for prospective new hires.
Works closely with ST team to organize staffing and coordination with designated staff for PTO time.