Speech Language Pathologist PRN Neuro - Novi, MI Campus
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. The position uses tests of articulation, language, voice and resonance, fluency, cognitive communication skills, and other areas to diagnose disorders, and reviews medical histories, test results, medical records, and case histories to inform diagnosis and treatment. The clinician designs treatment plans and administers treatment for speech, language, and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders. They counsel and educate patients and families about communication, cognitive, and swallowing functioning, and develop home programs as needed. The role documents diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress notes according to departmental procedures and codes information for billing. As part of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, the clinician attends chart rounds and departmental meetings, provides presentations or in-service education, and may instruct and monitor speech-language pathology interns. Professional expertise is maintained through seminars, workshops, conferences, reading, and professional organizations. DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan specializes in rehabilitation medicine and research, with clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedic, and catastrophic injury care. It houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System, and operates outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan.
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-Language-Hearing Association.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, students, and hospital or site personnel.
- Verbal and written communication skills for writing reports and making presentations.
- Analytical skills to interpret diagnostic tests, assess progress toward communication goals, and determine appropriate functional communication levels.
Nice To Haves
- Six to twelve months of additional experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose speech, language, cognitive, and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders using a variety of tests.
- Research and analyze patient medical histories, test performances, medical records, and case histories to guide diagnosis and treatment.
- Design treatment plans and administer treatment for speech, language, and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders.
- Counsel, educate, and advise patients and their families regarding communication, cognitive, and swallowing functioning; develop home programs as needed.
- Document diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress notes according to departmental procedures.
- Code information for billing purposes to support maximum reimbursement from third-party payers.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team and attend chart rounds and departmental meetings.
- Provide presentations and in-service education to professional staff, students, and the outside community.
- May instruct and monitor speech-language pathology interns.
- Maintain professional expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences, reading, and professional organizations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance
