Weekender Speech Language Pathologist - (Inpatient Rehabilitation)

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Saginaw, MI

1d•$37

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist works in inpatient rehabilitation and assumes full responsibility for evaluating patients’ speech therapy needs. The role plans and delivers individualized treatment programs consistent with ASHA guidance and the scope of speech-language pathology practice, while keeping clinical skills current through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. The position supports the program’s strategic objectives and organizational goals. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides age-appropriate care and collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to establish and revise patient-centered treatment goals. The clinician documents evaluations, progress, and discharge summaries in accordance with internal and external timelines and reimbursement guidelines; supports discharge planning; educates patients and families; and follows hospital policies, including those concerning confidentiality and infection control. This is a regular, part-time role scheduled for 20 hours per week on Thursdays and Fridays, plus two Saturdays per month.

Requirements

Master of Science or Master of Arts in Speech Pathology from an accredited university program.
Licensure in every U.S. state and territory where the therapist practices, meeting applicable state requirements.
BLS certification maintained in accordance with department or program protocol.
SLP-CCC certification is required for therapists practicing in states where it is required for Medicaid billing: DC, NC, WV, KY, MN, NE, KS, NM, NV, and ID.
Ability to meet the age-specific care requirements of patients served in the assigned department.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Evaluate patient condition and speech therapy needs.
Establish patient-centered treatment goals with the patient, family as appropriate, and treatment team; create written treatment plans and administer treatment according to the goals.
Delegate responsibilities to Speech Assistants when appropriate.
Re-evaluate patient status and treatment effects, revise treatment plans as needed, and review revised goals with the patient and family as appropriate.
Evaluate patients’ medical equipment needs, order equipment as necessary, assess equipment upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and health care workers in its use.
Participate in discharge planning by considering and communicating with the patient, family, community supports and services, and environmental limitations.
Use relevant software and hardware competently to meet job responsibilities.
Document patient status and progress through initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to established time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Communicate and coordinate with other clinicians to integrate speech-language pathology services into patient care.
Participate in conferences and discussions and exchange written records with interdisciplinary team members.
Instruct patients and families in speech-language pathology procedures, including providing written instructions as needed.
Attend designated meetings and in-services.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality and infection control.
Meet or exceed program productivity expectations.
Follow Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers, and community members.
Support program operations as assigned.
Demonstrate excellent customer service, promote teamwork and direct communication, handle confidential information discreetly, and encourage and monitor customer-service standards in team members.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions; support patient and family satisfaction efforts and departmental monitoring and reporting of customer service.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.