SSH-SPEECH PATHOLOGIST-PER DIEM

Job ID: 55428

Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description Purpose of Job: The Speech-

Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

Purpose of Job:

The Speech- Language Pathologist (SLP) provides professional speech language pathology services for the care and treatment of patients. The SLP evaluates and administers treatments to patients experiencing speech/language, language-based cognition, and/or swallowing difficulties to maximize patient’s communication and/or swallowing abilities. The SLP promotes the health and well-being of the people we serve.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, assess, and plan appropriate treatment of patient upon referral, and establish reasonable goals with the patient and/or family.

• Educate the patient and/or caregivers about findings of the evaluation, co-established goals, method of treatment and the results of treatment and instructs patients and/or family members in home programs.

• Perform treatments according to the established plan, utilizing all available equipment and techniques, prepare treatment plans and schedule patient to provide for individual patient needs within the scope of speech/language pathology.

• Document in the medical record according to established criteria.

• Re-evaluate patients, assess progress, revise goals to help patients reach their full potential. Make recommendations as to discharge planning.

• Communicate with other health care professionals, including patient referral sources, verbally and in writing.

• Lead or direct the activities of Rehab Aides, students and volunteers. Ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided.

• Participates in the exchange of information with other associates within and outside the department.

• Ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided.

• Participates in the accreditation process.

• Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement activities within department, health system and/or community.

• Compliance with Infection Control Standards, including Standard/Universal Precautions, Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Assist with departmental maintenance, supplies and environmental safety.

• Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit specific equipment and appropriate supplies used to deliver the highest quality patient care.

• Schedules work hours according to patients’ needs in cooperation with other Speech-Language Pathology staff.

• Prepares daily therapy schedule and coordinates schedule with other disciplines.

• Acts as liaison between members of the healthcare team, patients and patient’s families.

• Serves as a clinical resource for questions and provides supportive education as indicated.

• Takes telephone orders from physicians per policy using “Read back” requirement.

• Attendance at weekly Interdisciplinary Team meeting.

• Completes occurrence reports as necessary and reports to Charge RN or supervisor.

• Follows established HIPPA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.

• Maintains and protects patients’ rights under the HIPPA privacy standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech/Language Pathology from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible for clinical fellowship year.

Work Experience

Previous experience with adult patients preferred. Experience with bedside and instrumental dysphagia assessment preferred. Experience with patients with tracheostomies and/or ventilators preferred.

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited program in Speech/Language Pathology.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Basic clinical skills providing speech/language pathology services.

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements:

Shift

Variable

Degree Type / Education Level

Master's

Status

Per Diem

Facility

Sparrow Specialty Hospital

Experience Level

Under 4 Years