Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN

10 Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Saginaw (MI); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for inpatient rehabilitation. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients with communication and swallowing disorders, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to establish goals and discharge plans.

Applicants must hold an MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology, be licensed in applicable states, and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Licensure in each US state is required where practicing.
• SLP-CCC is required for certain states per Medicaid billing.
• BLS certification is required to meet department protocol.

Responsabilités

• Staff will provide patient care within the scope of their license and regulations.
• Evaluates patient condition and establishes treatment goals in collaboration with patient and family.
• Delegates responsibilities to Speech Assistants as appropriate.
• Re-evaluates patient Status and adjusts treatment plan as needed.
• Documents patient status and progress through evaluations and discharge summaries per policy.
• Communicates with the treatment team to integrate speech-language pathology services.
• Instructs patients and families in speech-language pathology procedures and home programs.
• Attends meetings and contributes to program objectives and quality initiatives.

Connaissances

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Formation

MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC (where applicable)

BLS certification

Description du poste

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 At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture: 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.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

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

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.

Essential Job Qualifications

• M.S. or M.A. in Speech Pathology granted by an accredited university program. Licensure is required in every US State and Territory the Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according to individual State laws. In addition, SLP-CCC is required for therapists in the following States per Medicaid billing requirement: DC, NC, WV, KY, MN, NE, KS, NM, NV, ID Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.
• Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels: None (No specific requirements) Occasionally (Less than 1/3) Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) Majority (More than 2/3) Remain in a stationary position: None Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally Use keyboard: Occasionally Operate or use department specific equipment: None Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Occasionally Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently Transport, position, and/or exert force: Up to 10 pounds: Frequently Up to 25 pounds: Occasionally Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally Up to 75 pounds: Occasionally More than 100 pounds: Occasionally 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.

At Mary Free Bed, we work towards putting everybody in motion. Fueled by our passion for innovative, integrated rehabilitation care, our teams work together to elevate everyone’s potential. Whether you’re here to ensure a safe environment at our hospitals, provide clinical care or help our patients navigate their next appointment, we’re united by the same mission: to restore hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Everyone plays an integral role in defining a better future for ourselves, our patients, and our communities.

You included.