SSH-SPEECH PATHOLOGIST-PER DIEM

Location: Lansing, MI

About the role

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.

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; instruct 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 patients to provide for individual 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 department policies and procedures are upheld and quality patient care is provided.
• Participate in the exchange of information with other associates within and outside the department.
• Participate in the accreditation process.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement activities within the department, health system, and/or community.
• Comply with Infection Control Standards, including Standard/Universal Precautions, Hand Hygiene, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assist with departmental maintenance, supplies, and environmental safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies used to deliver the highest quality patient care.
• Schedule work hours according to patients’ needs in cooperation with other Speech-Language Pathology staff.
• Prepare daily therapy schedule and coordinate schedule with other disciplines.
• Act as liaison between members of the healthcare team, patients, and patients’ families.
• Serve as a clinical resource for questions and provide supportive education as indicated.
• Take telephone orders from physicians per policy using “Read back” requirement.
• Attend weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Complete occurrence reports as necessary and report to Charge RN or supervisor.
• Follow established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
• Maintain and protect patients’ rights under the HIPAA privacy standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible for clinical fellowship year.
• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited program.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with adult patients preferred.
• Experience with bedside and instrumental dysphagia assessment preferred.
• Experience with patients with tracheostomies and/or ventilators preferred.
• Basic clinical skills providing speech/language pathology services.

Shift: Variable
Status: Per Diem
Facility: Sparrow Specialty Hospital
Experience Level: Under 4 Years