Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for Cadillac. The role involves evaluating patients, planning and delivering individualized speech therapy, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to support rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and educating patients and families on therapy techniques. PRN hours may vary, with emphasis on pediatric and adult populations, in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• MS or MA in Speech Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure required in each US state where practicing; SLP-CCC preferred for Medicaid requirements.
• BLS certification maintained as per department policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and services within license scope and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate patient condition and establish treatment goals with patient and family.
• Develop and revise written treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Coordinate with treatment team to integrate speech-language pathology into overall care.
• Instruct patient and family in speech-language pathology procedures and home programs.
• Document progress per standards and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participate in program development, research activities, and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MS/MA in Speech Pathology

Job description

Primary Location

Mary Free Bed at Munson Cadillac - Cadillac

Caseload

Primarily Peds, some Adult population

Department Name

Cadillac

Employment Type

PRN - hours vary

Assumes full responsibility for evaluatingpatient’sneedfor speech therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programsin accordance withASHA and SLP scope of practice.Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education,evidence-basedresearch, and program development. Perform job responsibilitiesin accordance withthe program’s strategicobjectivesand goals to carry out organizational strategicobjectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Provides patient care.(Q)
• Evaluates patient condition.
• Establishes treatment goals in collaboration with patient and family as appropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establishes written treatment plan, and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals. Delegates responsibilities to Speech Assistants as appropriate.
• Re-evaluates patient’s status and effects of treatment. Revises treatment plan as necessary. Reviews revised goals with patient and family as appropriate.
• Evaluates patient’s need for medical equipment and orders the appropriate equipment as necessary. Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructs patient, patient’s family, and health care workers on its use.
• Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patient, family, community support/services, and environmental limitations.
• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities.(Q)
• Documents patient’s status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)
• Communicates with others to integrate speech language pathology services with all aspects of patient care. (Q,S)
• Participates in conferences/discussions as needed and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members to integrate speech language pathology treatment plan.
• Instructs the patient and the family in speech language pathology procedures as part of providing patient and family education including written instructions as necessary.
• Attends various meetings and in-services as designated. (Q,P)
• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)
• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)
• Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.(F,S)
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.(Q,S,P)
• Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)
• May perform the following items to meet program or hospital needs.(Q, S, P, G, F)
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff.(Q,P)
• Serves as clinical instructor for speech language pathology students and supervises CFY as needed. Supervises, teaches and evaluates skills of students. Communicates with participating universities regarding skill level of students.(S)
• Participates in program development and/or research activities.
• Meet or exceed clinical outcome collection standards established by department leadership.
• Meet or exceed clinical outcome performance/improvement goals established by department leadership in designated programs.
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Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• M.S. or M.A. in Speech Pathology granted by an accredited university program.
• Licensure is required in every US State and Territory the Therapist is practicing or is in Clinical Fellowship Year. Licensure requirements should be met according to individual State laws. In addition, SLP-CCC is required for therapists in the following States per Medicaid billing requirement: DC, NC, WV, KY, MN, NE, KS, NM, NV, ID
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

• None (No specific requirements)
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position:None

Traverse or move around work location:Occasionally

Use keyboard:None

Operate or use department specific equipment:None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder:None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role:Frequently

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding:Frequently

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

_Up to 10 pounds:_Majority

Up to 25 pounds:Frequently

Up to 50 pounds:Frequently

Up to 75 pounds:Frequently

_More than 100 pounds:_Occasionally

Other weight: Up to___ pounds:

Other:None

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.