Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation seeks a speech-language pathologist to evaluate and treat pediatric and adult patients in Cadillac. The clinician will plan and execute individualized therapy programs in alignment with ASHA standards and organizational goals, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include developing treatment goals with patients and families, documenting progress, and ensuring compliance with reimbursement guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must hold state licensure to practice speech-language pathology.
• ASHA certificate (CCC-SLP) is preferred/required for clinical practice.
• Experience with pediatric populations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s need for speech therapy and plan individual treatment programs.
• Coordinate written treatment plans and administer therapy to each patient per goals.
• Re-evaluate patient status and adjust treatment plan as needed.
• Instruct patients and families in speech-language pathology procedures.
• Document patient progress and maintain confidentiality in accordance with policies.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Education

M.S./M.A. 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

Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility isidentifiedto a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).

• 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 withpatientand family asappropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establisheswrittentreatmentplan, andadministers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals.Delegates responsibilities to Speech Assistants asappropriate.

• Re-evaluatespatient'sstatus and effects of treatment.Revisestreatmentplanas necessary. Reviews revised goals withpatientand family asappropriate.

• Evaluatespatient'sneed for medical equipment and orders theappropriate equipmentas necessary.Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructspatient,patient'sfamily, 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 hardwarerequiredto meet job responsibilities.(Q)

• Documents patient's status and progress throughinitialevaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to establishedinternal/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 integratespeechlanguage pathology treatment plan.

• Instructs the patient and the family in speech language pathology procedures as part of providing patient and family education including writteninstructionsas 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 asrequested.(F,S)

• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients,coworkersand members of the community.(Q,S,P)

• Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)

• May perform the following items to meet programor hospital needs.(Q, S, P, G, F)

• Participates in orientation and training ofnew staff.(Q,P)

• Serves as clinical instructor for speechlanguagepathology students and supervises CFY as needed.Supervises,teachesand evaluatesskillsof students.Communicates with participating universitiesregardingskilllevel of students.(S)

• Participates in program development and/or research activities.

• Meet or exceed clinical outcome collection standardsestablishedby department leadership.

• Meet or exceed clinical outcome performance/improvement goalsestablishedby department leadership in designated programs.

We'llembrace all people by:

Treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.

Growing talent and people.

Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexualorientationor socioeconomic status.

Taking actionagainst discrimination.

Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.

Educating staff,patientsand the communities we care for.

Restoring hope andfreedom,together.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well asencourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam 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 byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• M.S. or M.A. in Speech Pathologygrantedby an accredited university program.

• Licensure isrequiredin every US State and Territory the Therapist is practicingor is in Clinical Fellowship Year.Licensure requirements should be met according toindividual Statelaws. In addition, SLP-CCC isrequiredfor therapists in the following States per Medicaid billing requirement: DC, NC, WV, KY, MN, NE, KS, NM, NV, ID

• Possesses andmaintains BLScertification 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 toaccomplishthe 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 policyregardingrequests 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 withoutregard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status,disabilityor other legally protectedcharacteristic.