SEH-SPEECH THERAPIST - SIGN ON BONUS

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and treats speech and language pathologies in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This role involves creating a destination, experience-based service, delivering customized experiences using patient profiles. The therapist will complete initial speech therapy evaluations, develop treatment plans of care, and provide speech therapy treatment after analyzing patient information. Documentation of patient treatments, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries is required in a timely manner. The position also includes performing re-evaluations, communicating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, preparing instructional materials, assisting with scheduling, attending staff meetings, and maintaining therapy equipment. The role also supports the organization's mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives.

Requirements

Certificate for Clinical Competence through American Speech language Hearing Association, ASHA
CPR/BLS certification
Minimum of one year of related speech therapy, or school-based experience
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university.
Knowledge of Speech and Language Pathologies
Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates.
Knowledge of required assessment tests and tools
Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form with patients family, physician and health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, profession and caring manner
Ability to analyze to develop treatment plans and goals
Demonstrates professional appearance
Analytical ability to assess patient progress and recommend appropriate changes to the plan of care
Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

Responsibilities

Completes initial speech therapy evaluation and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients.
Provides Speech therapy treatment after analyzing patient information to determine the needs and problems appropriate for speech and language pathologies.
Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner in accordance with hospital policies and insurance requirements.
Performs speech therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and other regarding patient’s treatment and progress.
Prepares and adapts instructional material and therapy aids.
Assists in scheduling patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.
Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
Assist in maintaining therapy equipment and cleaning treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.
Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values and customer service initiatives. Adheres to organization’s policies and procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.