Speech Language Pathologist

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a speech and language pathologist who will implement patient care services for individuals with speech, language, fluency, voice, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. The role involves assessing patient needs, initiating therapy interventions, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include managing ongoing reassessments, documenting patient progress, and establishing individualized care plans. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited program, hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency, and possess current state licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of speech-language pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from ASHA is required.
• Current State Board licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and treatment for speech deficits.
• Establish individualized plans of care with appropriate interventions.
• Conduct ongoing reassessment of the patient’s response to treatment.
• Manage discharge planning from first visit to treatment end.
• Supervise ancillary staff and students as per state laws.
• Complete required documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

Patient assessment

Speech therapy interventions

Documentation

Collaboration with team

Education

Graduate of an accredited program of speech-language pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech Pathology

Current State Board licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

The speech and language pathologist implements patient care services for patients with speech, language, fluency, voice, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. The speech and language pathologist accurately assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate speech and language therapy interventions; provides patient and family teaching; and works cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain standards of professional speech and language therapy practice.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned

• Performs patient assessment and treatment related to speech deficits and disorders through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data. Collaborates with the patient and/or caregivers to establish goals geared toward the experiences, values, priorities, and desired outcomes.
• Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects therapeutic interventions that address the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
• Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
• Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
• Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited program of speech-language pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• -OR- Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency within three months of completing Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Current State Board of Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
• BLS certification.

Preferred

• One year of speech-language pathology experience.

Position/Subsidiary Specific

McLaren Health Management Group

• Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26002851
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No