Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient Niles

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient and caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed. The role evaluates patients, develops and delivers treatment plans, monitors outcomes, and documents services in accordance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards. It also supports staff and student training, process improvement, patient satisfaction, program development, and professional skill development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited speech therapy program.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Speech Language Pathologist credential from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days, or from the American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and graduation from an accredited speech therapy program.
• Doctorate and graduation from an accredited speech therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability within scope of practice, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment programs and education to restore and return patients to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as needed to meet changing needs.
• 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.
• Demonstrate productivity according to department standards.
• Improve skills by applying continuing education and in-services, participating in applicable competencies, and developing new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and arrange for 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 items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time