Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master of Science or Arts Degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program with ESB certification.
• License in Speech- Language Pathology is in good standing for the State of Michigan
• Must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech -Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• To facilitate payer enrollment, all individuals are required to have an updated NPI number and Bronson will assist with this enrollment and will need the employee to provide his or her social security number as part of the enrollment process.
• BLS is required within 3 months after hire.
• Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile device.
• Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
• Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate in English effectively are definitely required
• Possess current Michigan driver’s license, availability of care for business use on a daily basis, and proof of auto insurance required.
• Driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required for this position and will require a successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date.
• Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required.
• It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their leader.
• It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Interdisciplinary discussion/rounds
• Interpretation and implementation of referrals; evaluates patient functional status and therapeutic needs through standardized assessment and testing; establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and optimal functional independence.
• Establish education and treatment planning
• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication and swallowing disorders.
• Diagnostic and treatment practices are individualized to meet specific needs of persons served, including age and developmental status, gender, cognitive ability, learning style, cultural and language background, impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions, environment, and family/caregiver/spouse.
• Speech- Language Pathologist screens for hearing issues as part of the evaluation.
• Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
• Direct patient care according to the treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
• Program development and participation in department process improvement
• Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
• May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
• Patient and Family education
• Patient care goal setting and establishing duration of therapy through the plan of care.
• Will perform video swallow studies if applicable per site.
• Documenting evaluations patient treatment plans, treatments performed, and progress; indicates condition in relationship to established goals and adapts treatment plan to enhance therapy potential.
• Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
• Responsible for communicating to leadership limitations that prevent timely documentation.
• Participation in process improvement
• Providing in-services in areas of expertise for both Bronson and the community
• Serving on committees and task forces
• Supervision of students and volunteers
• Demonstrates time management skills
• The Speech-Language pathologist has the responsibility to maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the population serviced, the type and nature of the care provided, and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus