Speech Language Pathologist

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders. You will develop treatment plans, educate families, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, current MI license, and CCC-SLP, with 6–12 months of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology is required.
• Current license to practice in Michigan is required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is required or preferred.
• Six to twelve months additional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Design and implement treatment plans and administer therapy to patients.
• Educate patients and families on communication strategies and home programs.
• Document reports and progress notes for billing and care coordination.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation team and participate in rounds and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology

State license as Speech-Language Pathologist (MI)

ASHA CCC-SLP

1 year+ clinical experience preferred

Job description

Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Description / Responsibilities

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, diagnoses and treats speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Diagnoses speech, language, cognitive and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders utilizing a variety of tests such as articulation, language, voice/resonance, fluency, cognitive communications skills, etc. Researches and analyzes patients’ medical history from test performances, medical records and case histories. Utilizes information to diagnose and treat patients. Designs treatment plans and administers treatment to patients with speech, language and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders. Counsels, educates and advises patients and their families regarding communicative, cognitive and swallowing functioning, and develops home programs for patient as needed. Documents diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress notes according to departmental procedures; codes information for billing purposes to ensure maximum reimbursement from third party payers. Participates as a member of the inter-disciplinary rehabilitation team; attends chart rounds and departmental meeting. Provides presentations and/or in-service education to professional staff, students, outside community, etc. May instruct and monitor speech and language pathology interns. Enhances professional expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences, reading, professional organizations, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Six to twelve months additional experience preferred.

Skills Required

• Interpersonal skills needed to effectively interact with patients, families, students and other hospital/site personnel.
• Verbal and written communications skills needed to write reports and make presentations.
• Analytical skills to interpret diagnostic tests, assess patient progress towards communication goals, and to determine appropriate functional communication levels.

Facility Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeast Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

EEO Statement

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Job Information

Job Type : PT2Y

Shift Type : Days

Hospital/Facility : DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Number: 2606002699

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