Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Active Michigan Speech Therapy license
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver

Nice To Haves

• Home health care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides services in speech pathology or audiology in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Accepts only patients referred by the patient care manager or designee.
• Demonstrates competency in the skills required by the agency on at least a biannual basis.
• Assists the physician in assessing the patient’s level of functioning and the development (and revision, as necessary) of the plan of care by applying appropriate tests for speech, hearing and language disorders.
• Sets appropriate goals for the patient.
• Records and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician and/or patient care manager and case manager.
• Instructs and advises the patient, family and other health team personnel in the phases of speech pathology in which they may assist the patient. The goal is to teach and promote disease prevention for eventual patient & caregiver independence, utilizing agency materials as appropriate.
• Recommends hearing tests by audiologist when necessary.
• Checks hearing aides.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule