Speech-Language Pathologist Livonia/Westland Split

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Healthcare and Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(K) with Company Match

Continuing Education and License Fee

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Livonia, MI, seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide cognitive/communication and swallowing therapy in skilled nursing settings, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation with rigorous documentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to ASHA standards, collaboration with physicians, supervising CFYs as assigned, and contributing to QA, program development, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Conducts speech-language pathology screenings and evaluations to determine cognitive/communicative and/or swallowing status.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to maximize independence per ASHA standards.
• Assesses effects of treatment and modifies plans for maximum benefit.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality medical records and reimbursement compliance.
• Educates patients and families in procedures to be continued at home.

Skills

Initiative and flexibility

Professional judgement

Family-centered care

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC

Michigan state licensure

Job description

Join the Rivetus Team! Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location:

Livonia/Westland Split; Fountain Bleu - 28910 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 and Four Seasons 8365 N Newburgh Road, Westland, MI 48185

Schedule:

Full Time, Monday-Friday (40 hrs/week)

General Summary:

In this role you will provide speech-language pathology services to patients impaired by cognitive/communicative or swallowing dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures, applicable licensure laws, and current standards of clinical practice.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conducts speech-language pathology screenings and evaluations to determine patient cognitive/communicative and/or swallowing status using standardized tests and measures.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to reach patients’ highest potential for independence consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) in order to improve and maintain function and to reach patients’ highest potential for independence.
• Assess effects of treatment on an ongoing basis and modifying the patient’s plan to achieve maximum benefit.
• Checks, instructs, assigns and reviews the work of CFY as assigned and in accordance with ASHA standards.
• Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revision in treatment program and integrate speech therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participates, as requested, in patient and family care conferences.
• Educate and instructs patient and family/caregiver(s) in treatment procedures to be continued when not in therapy or as a home exercise program.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities as directed by Agency Administrator, and/or site specific Director of Therapy.
• Promotes current standards of clinical practice through participation in internal and external continuing education, in-service programs and certifications sponsored by the agency.
• Participates in new program development to expand the clinical services of the rehabilitation agency.
• Participates in agency meetings and additional activities as directed to facilitate effective agency operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan

Skills and Abilities:

• Initiative and flexibility in work environment
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical ability to exert force up to 20 pounds.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Healthcare and Supplemental Insurance Options through BCBS MI
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Continuing Education and License Fee Reimbursement