Weekender Speech Language Pathologist - (Inpatient Rehabilitation)

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Saginaw, MI

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist works in Inpatient Rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed at Covenant. The role assumes full responsibility for evaluating patients’ speech therapy needs, planning and delivering individualized treatment programs consistent with ASHA standards and the SLP scope of practice, and keeping clinical skills current through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. The position contributes to organizational and program objectives and provides care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served. The SLP collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to set patient-centered goals, coordinate treatment, and plan for discharge. The role also documents evaluations, progress, and discharge information in accordance with established standards and reimbursement guidelines; educates patients and families; and follows hospital policies, including confidentiality and infection control. This is a regular part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week: Thursday and Friday, plus two Saturdays per month.

Requirements

Master of Science or Master of Arts in Speech Pathology from an accredited university program.
Licensure in every U.S. state and territory where the therapist practices, consistent with applicable state laws.
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 age-specific patient needs.
Demonstrate competence in software and hardware relevant to the job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ conditions and determine their need for speech therapy.
Establish treatment goals with patients and families as appropriate and in collaboration with the treatment team.
Create written treatment plans and administer treatment according to established goals.
Delegate responsibilities to Speech Assistants when appropriate.
Re-evaluate patients and treatment effects, revise plans as needed, and review revised goals with patients and families.
Assess patients’ medical equipment needs, order appropriate equipment, evaluate equipment upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and health care workers in its use.
Participate in discharge planning and communicate with patients, families, community supports and services, and others regarding environmental limitations.
Document patient status and progress through evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with established time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Coordinate speech-language pathology services with other aspects of patient care through communication, conferences, and exchange of written records with interdisciplinary team members.
Educate patients and families about speech-language pathology procedures, providing written instructions as necessary.
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.
Demonstrate customer service and behavioral standards, promote teamwork and direct communication, and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems, seeking solutions, and supporting patient and family satisfaction monitoring and reporting.
Provide care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure, certification, or registration and applicable laws and regulations.