Speech Language Pathologist Contingent Days
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Speech Language Pathologist provides direct rehabilitative patient care at a variety of locations. The position may require travel to different sites to evaluate and treat patients under rehabilitation department and site policies and procedures. The role evaluates patient status through observation and testing of areas such as psychological and social functioning, cognitive skills, speech and language, and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders. It develops and administers treatment plans based on patient assessments, medical history, and goals established with patients, families, and physicians. The Speech Language Pathologist may recommend adaptive devices or durable medical equipment and instruct patients and families in their use. The position documents evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge summaries; participates in interdisciplinary meetings and conferences; consults with site and service-line team members; and maintains treatment-area equipment and supplies. It may also involve collaborating with and mentoring other employees.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
- Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in Michigan.
- Three to five years of experience in speech language pathology.
Responsibilities
- Travel to various sites as needed and evaluate and treat patients according to rehabilitation department and site policies and procedures.
- Evaluate patient status through observation and administration and interpretation of tests, which may assess psychological and social functioning, cognitive skills, speech and language, and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders.
- Develop treatment plans based on patient needs, medical history, test performance, records, case history, and goals established with the patient, family, and physician.
- Administer treatment plans using therapeutic activities, procedures, and modalities to remediate or compensate for patient deficits.
- Recommend adaptive devices and durable medical equipment as needed, and instruct patients and families in their use.
- Assist patients in rehabilitative programs as needed.
- Document treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to departmental policies and service-line protocols.
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings and conferences to report on patient progress, and consult with site and service-line team members about treatment.
- Organize and maintain equipment and supplies in the treatment area, and recommend purchases as needed.
- Collaborate with and mentor other employees as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
