PRN - Speech Language Pathologist

Mary Free Bed; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate patients and plan individualized therapy in a Grand Rapids, Michigan setting. You will provide treatment, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to support patients and families on the road to rehabilitation.

Ideal candidates hold an MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology, MI licensure, and ASHA-CCC is preferred. This PRN role offers flexible staffing within a renowned rehabilitation hospital and opportunities for

Qualifications

• MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Licensed to practice in MI; ASHA-CCC preferred.
• BLS certification, or ability to obtain as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ need for speech therapy and develop individual treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy and monitor progress according to ASHA scope of practice.
• Document progress and coordinate with care team and family.
• Assist in discharge planning and equipment needs as appropriate.
• Provide patient and family education and ensure documentation meets guidelines.

Education

MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed in United States (MI)

ASHA-CCC preferred

Job description

## PRN - Speech Language PathologistApplylocations: Grand Rapids, MItime type: Resourceposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JB103059We are seeking a PRN, resource SLP to join our team.Compensation: $51/hrWe have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care**Mission Statement**Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.**Employment Value Proposition**At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:* **Focus on Patient Care.** A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.* **Clinical Variety and Challenge.** An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.* **Family Culture.** We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.* **Trust in Each Other.** Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.* **A Proud Tradition**. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.**Age Specific Responsibility**Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.**Summary**Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient’s need for speech therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with ASHA and SLP scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.**Essential Job Responsibilities**Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to 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 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. * **We’ll embrace all people by:****T**reating everyone with dignity and respect.**O**pening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.**G**rowing talent and people.**E**nsuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.**T**aking action against discrimination.**H**onoring our differences and how we collaborate.**E**ducating staff, patients and the communities we care for.Restoring hope and freedom, together.**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: NoneTraverse or move around work location: OccasionallyUse keyboard: NoneOperate or use department specific equipment: NoneAscend/Descend equipment or ladder: NonePosition self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: FrequentlyReceive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: FrequentlyTransport, 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.*