Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 60,121 - 85,628; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive family culture

Diverse clinical opportunities

Focus on patient care

Job summary

A recognized rehabilitation hospital in Michigan is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist for inpatient rehabilitation. This role involves evaluating and treating patients, planning and executing treatment programs, and ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration for patient care. Ideal candidates must possess a Master's degree in Speech Pathology and state licensure. A commitment to patient care excellence in a supportive environment is essential. Join a team dedicated to restoring hope through rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• M.S. or M.A. in Speech Pathology granted by an accredited university program.
• Licensure with the State of Michigan required.
• Holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or is in Clinical Fellowship Year.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Evaluates patient condition and establishes treatment goals.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

M.S. or M.A. in Speech Pathology

Licensure with the State of Michigan

BLS certification

Membership in ASHA

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN

Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

Primary Location: Inpatient Rehabilitation

Department Name: Mary Free Bed at Covenant

Employment Type: Regular

Schedule: 1 weekend day/monthly

Compensation Range: $52.90

Mary Free Bed Summary

We 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

• 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.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicates with others to integrate speech language pathology services with all aspects of patient care.
• 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.
• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control.
• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations.
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.
• Supports program operations as assigned.

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 with the State of Michigan.
• Holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology or is in Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.
• Membership in ASHA.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

None Occasional (Less than 1/3) Frequent (1/3 to 2/3) Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position

Traverse or move around work location

Use keyboard

Operate or use department specific equipment

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder

Position self to accomplish the Essential functions of the role

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding

Transport, position, and/or exert force Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 75 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Other weight: Up to pounds

Other

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.

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