Speech Language Pathologist

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a per diem position. The role involves assessing and treating patients with speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive disorders, and coordinating with the care team to achieve personalized goals.

Responsibilities include developing an individualized plan of care, selecting appropriate therapies, and ongoing reassessment of patient progress. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of speech-language pathology.
• CCC–SLP from ASHA (Certificate of Clinical Competency).
• CFY with CCC within three months afterCFY completion.
• Current State Board of Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and treatment for speech deficits; collaborate with patients/caregivers to set goals.
• Establish an individualized plan of care and select therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct ongoing reassessment of patient progress and response to treatment.

Skills

Clinical communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

CCC in Speech-Language Pathology

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year)

State licensure

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

PER DIEM POSITION

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:

• 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.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes