Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k Matching

Job summary

Rivetus provides therapy services in geriatric rehabilitation settings, focusing on cognitive/communication and swallowing disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist delivers assessments, plan development, and treatment while ensuring documentation and adherence to licensure and ASHA standards.

The role includes collaboration with physicians and care teams, educating patients and families, and participating in quality assurance initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and program growth.

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

• Perform speech-language pathology assessments for cognitive, communicative, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve function and independence.
• Document outcomes and maintain medical records per ASHA and agency standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment procedures and home exercises.
• Support quality assurance and participate in program development.

Skills

Initiative & flexibility

Professional judgement

Patient-centered care

Physical endurance

Education

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC

MI state licensure

Job description

Rivetus provides therapy services distinguished by integrity and innovation. Rivetus employees have a passion for improving the lives of our patients through skilled rehabilitation methodologies delivered professionally and ethically.

Available Opportunities with Rivetus:

Location: Allen Park- 9150 Allen Road

Job Id:2399

# of Openings:1

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 Locations: 9150 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101

Schedule: Contingent/PRN

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
• 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.