SIH-SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

Job Opportunity

Job ID : 49546 Positions Location : Ionia, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job : Evaluates and

Description :

Positions Location : Ionia, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

Evaluates and treats speech and language pathologies in an impatient and \ or outpatient setting providing 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.

Essential Duties :

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• 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.
• 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.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and other regarding patient's treatment and progress.
• 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.
• 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 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 in maintaining therapy equipment and cleaning treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary to ensure environmental safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Work Experience

Education

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

UM 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.

Job Family

Clinical Professional / Technical / Allied Health

Requirements : Shift

Days

Degree Type / Education Level

Master's

Status

Per Diem

Facility

Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Experience Level

Under 4 Years