Speech Language Pathologist Contingent Days
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, diagnoses and treats speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Diagnoses speech, language, cognitive and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders utilizing a variety of tests such as articulation, language, voice/resonance, fluency, cognitive communications skills, etc. Researches and analyzes patients’ medical history from test performances, medical records and case histories. Utilizes information to diagnose and treat patients. Designs treatment plans and administers treatment to patients with speech, language and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders. Counsels, educates and advises patients and their families regarding communicative, cognitive and swallowing functioning, and develops home programs for patient as needed. Documents diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress notes according to departmental procedures; codes information for billing purposes to ensure maximum reimbursement from third party payers. Participates as a member of the inter-disciplinary rehabilitation team; attends chart rounds and departmental meeting. Provides presentations and/or in-service education to professional staff, students, outside community, etc. May instruct and monitor speech and language pathology interns. Enhances professional expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences, reading, professional organizations, etc.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
- Interpersonal skills needed to effectively interact with patients, families, students and other hospital/site personnel.
- Verbal and written communications skills needed to write reports and make presentations.
- Analytical skills to interpret diagnostic tests, assess patient progress towards communication goals, and to determine appropriate functional communication levels.
Nice To Haves
- Six to twelve months additional experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnoses speech, language, cognitive and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders utilizing a variety of tests such as articulation, language, voice/resonance, fluency, cognitive communications skills, etc.
- Researches and analyzes patients’ medical history from test performances, medical records and case histories.
- Utilizes information to diagnose and treat patients.
- Designs treatment plans and administers treatment to patients with speech, language and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders.
- Counsels, educates and advises patients and their families regarding communicative, cognitive and swallowing functioning, and develops home programs for patient as needed.
- Documents diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress notes according to departmental procedures; codes information for billing purposes to ensure maximum reimbursement from third party payers.
- Participates as a member of the inter-disciplinary rehabilitation team; attends chart rounds and departmental meeting.
- Provides presentations and/or in-service education to professional staff, students, outside community, etc.
- May instruct and monitor speech and language pathology interns.
- Enhances professional expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences, reading, professional organizations, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
