Clinical SLP Specialist PRN Days

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. This professional will utilize advanced testing methods and collaborate with a rehabilitation team. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology, a valid Michigan license, and at least three years of clinical experience. Join a reputable rehabilitation institute dedicated to patient care in Detroit, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, preferably in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in Michigan.
• Must have three years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats speech, language, and cognitive disorders.
• Designs and administers treatment plans for patients.
• Documents diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient treatment

Diagnosis of cognitive disorders

Education

Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Current license in Michigan

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Job description

Overview

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, diagnoses and treats speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders.

• Responsible for treating the complex/specialty cases for assigned site(s). Diagnoses speech, language, cognitive and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders utilizing a variety of tests such as articulation, language, voice/resonance, fluency, cognitive communications skills, etc.
• Researches and analyzes patients’ medical history from test performances, medical records and case histories.
• Utilizes information to diagnose and treat patients. Designs treatment plans and administers treatment to patients with speech, language and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders.
• Counsels, educates and advises patients and their families regarding communicative, cognitive and swallowing functioning, and develops home programs for patient as needed.
• Documents diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress notes according to departmental procedures; codes information for billing purposes to ensure maximum reimbursement from third party payers.
• Participates as a member of the inter-disciplinary rehabilitation team; attends chart rounds and departmental meeting. Provides staff mentoring and develops/implements educational in-services for staff.
• Provides presentations and/or in-service education to professional staff, students, outside community, etc. May instruct and monitor speech and language pathology interns.
• Enhances professional expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences, reading, professional organizations, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Three years of clinical experience in order to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
• Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Facility Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

EEO Statement

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