Speech Language Pathologist-PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Saginaw, MI is seeking a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to provide essential services to patients with cognitive and communicative disorders. The role requires conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Ideal candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess ASHA certification. The position offers competitive pay and 401k eligibility after three months of service, reflecting our commitment to employee growth and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and evaluations for cognitive/communicative and/or swallowing status.
• Develop and implement treatment plans adhering to ASHA standards.
• Assess treatment effects and modify plans for maximum benefit.
• Instruct and review the work of assigned CFYs.
• Collaborate with physicians and other practitioners for patient care.
• Document to maintain quality medical records.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment procedures.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities.
• Engage in continuing education and certifications.
• Contribute to new program development.
• Attend agency meetings to facilitate operations.

Skills

Initiative and flexibility in work environment

Professional judgement and problem-solving

Ability to react effectively to patient needs

Physical ability to exert force up to 20 pounds

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Licensure as required by the State of Michigan

Job description

Facility Location:

St. Francis - 915 N. River Road Saginaw, MI 48609

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.