SIH- SPEECH PATHOLOGIST-PD (FLAT RATE)
About The Position
Evaluates and treats speech and language pathologies, cognitive and communication difficulties related to speech and language, and swallowing difficulties. The role serves adults in acute care and outpatient settings and pediatric patients in outpatient settings at Sparrow Ionia Hospital in Ionia, Michigan. The Speech Pathologist evaluates patients based on referrals, establishes reasonable goals with patients and/or caregivers, provides education about evaluations and treatment, and delivers treatment according to established plans and professional scope. The role also documents care, reassesses patient progress, makes discharge-planning recommendations, and communicates with other healthcare professionals. The position includes delegating and supervising work by Rehab Aides, volunteers, and students/interns as appropriate, and coordinating with support staff and other departments to support patient registration, scheduling, and billing. The therapist participates in meetings and continuing education, follows hospital and department policies and safety guidelines, provides cross-coverage to other community hospitals as needed, and may be trained in specialty areas according to clinic needs. UM Health-Sparrow describes its therapists as receiving professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription and access to courses hosted by UM Health-Sparrow. The organization also offers a 1:1 treatment model and market-leading wages.
Requirements
- Current Michigan Speech Language Pathology license.
- Membership in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology program.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare associates.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA.
- At least one year of clinical experience treating adult and pediatric patients.
- Experience with voice disorders.
- Previous experience with adult patients in videofluoroscopic swallow studies.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess patients based on referrals and establish reasonable goals with patients and/or caregivers.
- Educate patients and/or caregivers about evaluation results and treatment methods and outcomes; instruct patients and/or family members in home programs.
- Provide treatment according to the established plan and within the scope of Speech Language Pathology.
- Document care in medical records according to established criteria.
- Re-evaluate patients, assess progress, and make recommendations regarding discharge planning.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with other healthcare professionals.
- Delegate to Rehab Aides and students/interns as appropriate.
- Supervise, direct, review, and train Rehab Aides, volunteers, and students/interns, and cosign notes for their interventions as applicable.
- Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments to maximize the efficiency of patient registration, scheduling, and billing.
- Participate in in-services, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and other meetings as needed.
- Follow hospital and department policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines, including infection prevention, privacy, and environmental safety requirements.
- Support and model the hospital system’s mission, vision, and values.
- Provide cross-coverage to other community hospitals as needed.
- Be willing to train in specialty areas as clinic needs indicate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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.
