Per Diem Speech Pathologist - SNF Rehab & Swallowing Expert

Kavana Living; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegria Village in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a Per Diem Speech Pathologist for our Skilled Nursing Facility. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing concerns, under physician direction.

Responsibilities include creating care plans, administering tests, teaching residents and families, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A state license is required; masters/doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology.
• State license as a speech pathologist required.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under a physician's direction, provide direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Screen and evaluate residents and develop appropriate care plans.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative ability.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and practice new skills.
• Complete required forms and documents per policy and regulations.
• Maintain patient records accurately and timely.
• Devise tools and treatments for patients' specific needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel flexibility

Professional communication

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

State license in Speech-Language Pathology

Knowledge of professional standards

Job description

Allegria Village in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a Per Diem Speech Pathologist for our Skilled Nursing Facility. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing concerns, under physician direction.

Responsibilities include creating care plans, administering tests, teaching residents and families, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A state license is required; masters/doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.