SPEECH PATHOLOGIST PD - ACUTE CARE REHAB (FLAT RATE)

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medbridge subscription

1:1 treatment model

Market-leading wages

Job summary

UM Health Sparrow in Lansing, MI seeks a Speech Pathologist for acute care rehab. Per diem, day shift, per diem role with opportunities for professional growth and supervision of students. The position emphasizes high-quality patient care, home program instruction, and documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Michigan licensure or CFY eligibility, and BLS certification within 6 months; experience with FEES and Vital Stim is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan with CCC-SLP or eligible for CFY.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan treatment programs to maximize rehabilitation potential.
• Communicate treatment goals and progress to patients and caregivers.
• Provide speech therapy interventions per established plan and supervise support staff.
• Instruct patients/caregivers in home programs and document medical records.
• Collaborate with health professionals and coordinate with the care team to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Written & verbal communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical problem solving

Patient education

Education

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Tools

Vital Stim

FEES

Voice disorders expertise

Job description

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST PD - ACUTE CARE REHAB (FLAT RATE)

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs and provide speech therapy interventions in order to maximize the value, potential, and satisfaction of our customers.

• Perform speech therapy patient evaluations.
• Communicate the treatment plan, treatment goals, and progress toward goals to the patient and/or caregivers.
• Provide speech therapy interventions according to the established plan.
• Instruct patients and/or caregivers in home programs.
• Perform medical record documentation according to established criteria.
• Communicate with other health care professionals, including patient referral sources, both verbally and in writing, according to established criteria.
• Delegate to Patient Care Technicians, Rehab Aides, Rehab Support staff, students, and interns according to established criteria.
• Supervise the interventions provided by PCT’s, Rehab Aides, students, and interns.
• Re-evaluate patients, modify treatment programs and goals as needed, and make recommendations at the time of discharge.
• Supervise the activities of students and volunteers.
• Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.
• Seek ways to continually improve the value of our services and maximize our customers’ rehabilitation potential by actively participating in activities such as inservices, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and patient conferences.
• Maximize customer satisfaction by treating our customers with respect and responding to their needs in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner.

Job Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible for clinical fellowship year.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan.
• BLS Certification (within 6 months of hire).
• Basic clinical skills providing speech/language pathology services.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations are required.
• Preferred experience with Vital Stim ®.
• Preferred experience with FEES.
• Preferred experience with voice disorders.

Work Experience Minimum 1 year experience with adult care patients dysphagia and videofloscopy swallow studies

Education Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited program in Speech/Language Pathology.

• Years Of Experience: 1 - 2 Years

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge—ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Position Location

Lansing, MI

Shift Days: Day | Degree Type / Education Level: Master’s | Status: Per Diem | Facility: Sparrow Hospital | Experience Level: New Grad