Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient Niles

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides outpatient therapy to patients based on patient needs and medical direction. Educates patients and caregivers and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and delivering treatment plans, documenting care, supporting and training other personnel, contributing to improvement and program activities, and maintaining productivity and clinical skills. The position is part time, with variable hours and days, and variable weekend frequency. It is based at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA in Niles, Michigan, and works a day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; graduate of an accredited speech therapy program.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Speech Language Pathologist credential from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; listed as required within one year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days, or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree; graduate of an accredited speech therapy program.
• Doctorate; graduate of an accredited speech therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to assess disability within scope of practice, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to restore and maximize patient function; assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or methods as patient needs change.
• Document each patient's evaluation and treatment in compliance with department standards and medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Meet productivity expectations established by the department.
• Improve skills through continuing education in-services, participation in applicable competencies, and development of new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and arrange adaptive equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level