Speech Language Pathologist-PRN

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Matching after 3 months

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Troy, MI seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver services to geriatric post-acute patients. The role includes assessment, planning and implementing treatment with ASHA-aligned standards in a PRN/contingent schedule.

Requirements include a Master’s in SLP, ASHA CCC, and Michigan licensure. You will document care, collaborate with a care team, and participate in program development within a regulated setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts screenings and evaluations to determine cognitive/communicative and swallowing status.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to maximize independence per ASHA standards.
• Assesses treatment effects and updates each patient’s plan as needed.
• Supervises CFY as assigned per ASHA standards.
• Consults with physicians and other practitioners to coordinate care.
• Maintains medical records with accurate documentation for reimbursement.
• Participates in patient and family care conferences.
• Educates patients and families in treatment procedures and home programs.
• Participates in QA activities and ongoing education to improve services.
• Contributes to new program development to expand clinical services.
• Attends agency meetings and related activities.

Skills

Initiative

Professional judgement

Patient interaction

Physical strength 20 lbs

Education

Master’s Degree in SLP

ASHA CCC

Michigan 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: 925 West South Boulevard, Troy, MI 48085

Schedule: PRN/Contingent

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:

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