Speech Language Therapist

Insight Hospital & Medical Center • Coldwater, MI

47d

About The Position

Develops and administers speech-language treatment programs to assist patients with communication, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders in reaching their optimal level of function and independence. Works collaboratively with patient, family members and other team members to design treatment strategies to foster communications and function.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Must possess skills consistent with the needs of the department.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan to practice Speech-Language Pathology
• CPR certification according to hospital policy.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate communication, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing evaluations within the established time frame, including appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardize assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served, as measured by clinical competencies
• Collaborates with patient/family to establish and provide appropriate treatment plan and goals. Adapts treatment plan as needed to meet the needs of the patient taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
• Maintains patient care records according to department protocols
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
• Consistently conducts self in a professional manner. Participates in continuing education activities and shares information with staff
• May assist in supervision of students, CFY's, and volunteers
• Maintains productivity as established by department
• May participate in program development, identifying performance improvement opportunities, and implementing performance improvement plans
• Performs other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees