Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist develops and administers treatment programs to help patients with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders achieve their optimal level of function and independence. The position works collaboratively with patients, family members, and other team members to design treatment strategies that support communication and function. The role performs evaluations and treatment, maintains patient records and department productivity, and communicates with and educates patients across the age groups served. It also includes professional conduct and continuing education, and may involve supervising students, clinical fellows, and volunteers or contributing to program development and performance improvement. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Licensed in the State of Michigan to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
- CPR certification according to hospital policy.
- Must possess skills consistent with the needs of the department.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Responsibilities
- Perform communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing evaluations within established time frames, selecting, administering, and interpreting standardized and non-standardized assessments using age-specific criteria.
- Collaborate with patients and families to establish and provide appropriate treatment plans and goals; adapt plans to patient needs, age, and educational level.
- Maintain patient care records according to department protocols.
- Advocate for, communicate with, and educate patients of all age groups served, including those with physical, emotional, language, and cognitive impairments.
- Conduct oneself professionally, participate in continuing education activities, and share information with staff.
- May assist with supervision of students, clinical fellows (CFYs), and volunteers.
- Maintain productivity as established by the department.
- May participate in program development, identify performance improvement opportunities, and implement performance improvement plans.
- Perform other duties as directed.
