SPEECH PATHOLOGIST PD - ACUTE CARE REHAB (FLAT RATE)

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist evaluates patients, plans treatment programs, and provides speech therapy interventions to maximize patients’ potential and satisfaction. The role includes providing individualized care in an acute care rehabilitation setting and coordinating with patients, caregivers, referral sources, and other health care professionals. The position is located at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, and is listed as per diem with day shifts.

UM Health-Sparrow offers professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription for continuing education and access to courses hosted by UM Health-Sparrow. The posting also describes a 1:1 treatment model and market-leading wages. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or eligibility for a clinical fellowship year.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan.
• BLS certification within six months of hire.
• At least one year of experience with adult care patients involving dysphagia and videofluoroscopic swallow studies.
• Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Basic clinical skills in providing speech/language pathology services.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VitalStim®.
• Experience with FEES.
• Experience with voice disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform speech therapy patient evaluations.
• Communicate treatment plans, goals, and progress to patients and/or caregivers.
• Provide speech therapy interventions according to established plans.
• Instruct patients and/or caregivers in home programs.
• Complete medical record documentation according to established criteria.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with health care professionals, including patient referral sources.
• Delegate tasks to Patient Care Technicians, Rehab Aides, Rehab Support staff, students, and interns according to established criteria.
• Supervise interventions provided by Patient Care Technicians, Rehab Aides, students, and interns.
• Re-evaluate patients, modify treatment programs and goals as needed, and make discharge recommendations.
• Supervise the activities of students and volunteers.
• Coordinate with support staff and other health system departments to support non-clinical services such as registration, scheduling, and billing.
• Participate in in-services, staff and team meetings, continuing education courses, and patient conferences to improve services and support patients’ rehabilitation potential.
• Treat customers respectfully and respond to their needs promptly, in a friendly and courteous manner.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available.
• Complimentary Medbridge subscription with access to continuing education courses.
• Access to courses hosted by UM Health-Sparrow at no charge.
• 1:1 treatment model.
• Market-leading wages.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level