Speech Language Pathologist - (Acute Care)

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Saginaw, MI

1d•$37

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist works in acute care and assumes responsibility for evaluating patients’ speech therapy needs, planning and delivering individualized treatment in accordance with ASHA standards and the SLP scope of practice, and keeping clinical skills current through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. The role contributes to organizational and program goals and provides care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served. The position includes assessing and reassessing patients, developing patient-centered goals and written treatment plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, delivering treatment, and revising plans as needed. The Speech-Language Pathologist also supports equipment needs, discharge planning, patient and family education, clinical documentation, communication and coordination across the care team, and department operations. The role follows hospital policies, confidentiality and infection-control requirements, productivity expectations, and Mary Free Bed standards of behavior. This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week in five 8-hour shifts, with a weekend rotation. Compensation starts at $36.54 and increases based on experience.

Requirements

Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Arts (M.A.) in Speech Pathology from an accredited university program.
Speech-language pathology licensure in every U.S. state and territory where the therapist practices, in accordance with applicable state laws.
SLP-CCC certification is required in states where Medicaid billing requirements specify it: DC, NC, WV, KY, MN, NE, KS, NM, NV, and ID.
Maintain BLS certification in accordance with department or program protocol.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific care needs.
Meet the physical requirements described for the role, including occasional movement around the work location, occasional keyboard use and positioning, frequent receipt and communication of information, and specified lifting or force requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Evaluate patient conditions and determine speech therapy needs.
Establish patient-centered treatment goals with patients, families as appropriate, and the treatment team; develop 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 necessary, and review revised goals with patients and families as appropriate.
Evaluate patients’ medical equipment needs, order appropriate equipment, assess equipment upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and health care workers in its use.
Participate in discharge planning, considering and communicating with patients, families, community support and services, and environmental limitations.
Demonstrate competence with software and hardware required for job responsibilities.
Document patient status and progress through evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with internal and external time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Communicate and coordinate with others to integrate speech-language pathology services into patient care.
Participate in conferences and discussions and exchange written records with interdisciplinary team members to integrate treatment plans.
Educate patients and families about 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 and support program operations as assigned.
Adhere to Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior and demonstrate excellent customer service, teamwork, and direct communication while handling confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems, seeking solutions, promoting patient and family satisfaction, and participating in efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
Help foster an inclusive environment by treating people with dignity and respect, supporting opportunity and talent development, welcoming those served, addressing discrimination, honoring differences, and educating staff, patients, and communities.