Speech Language Pathologist I

MyMichigan Health; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Midland, Michigan seeks a Speech‑Language Pathologist to deliver comprehensive care through patient assessments and treatment plans. Responsibilities include evaluating patient functions, developing individualized treatment regimes, and educating patients and families about their conditions. Ideal candidates must have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant certifications. This role is integral to ensuring quality patient care and may involve community education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Certificate of Clinical Competence granted by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association within 1 year of hire.
• Must complete BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients’ functions through testing to determine their health status.
• Develops treatment plans based on assessments and patient conditions.
• Educates patients and families about treatment and conditions.
• Documents patient responses and treatment plans as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Summary

Speech‑Language Pathologist provides professional and comprehensive care. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• (20%)* Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
• (20%)* Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry‑out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• (20%)* Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co‑signs verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistant as necessary.
• (20%)* Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
• (20%)* Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
• Provides supervision for CFY‑Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health Aides and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.
• Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient.
• Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist’s patient care area.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
• Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Promotes process improvement. Assists with program development.
• Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Promotes speech language pathology within MidMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
• Functions as case manager for assigned cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to MidMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
• Provides speech language pathology services to MidMichigan Affiliates as needed to assist with patient coverage for continuity of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.
• MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MidMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential: SLP CCC: SLP Cert Clinical Competence

Equivalent Experience: Current Certificate of Clinical Competence granted by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association within 1 year of hire or transfer required within 1 year of hire or transfer.

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: SPEECH: Mich Brd Speech-Lang Pathology

Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source: MI

Essential: true

Required Education

Education: MASTER

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization: SPEECH

Essential: true

Experience, Training and Skills

Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation. Successful completion of new hire competency.

Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels.

Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative.

Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases. Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.

Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals.