Speech Therapist

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive skilled care within the geographic territory. The SLP educates patients and families, ensures patient safety, and completes accurate documentation in compliance with legal regulations.

The role aligns with the licensed SLP scope of practice and state requirements. Responsibilities include evaluating patient functioning, developing and adjusting a care plan, and coordinating with healthcare

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Detail-oriented and observant in daily practice.
• Disciplined work ethic with ability to prioritize and be timely.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled speech therapy as ordered by the attending physician.
• Evaluates patient functioning using diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Develops an individualized ST plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change.
• Documents all aspects of treatment and patient education per agency protocol and Medicare guidelines.
• Promotes continuity of care with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Instructs patient and family on disease, injury or disability management.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Detail oriented

Time management

Discipline

Education

SLP license (state)

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The SLP educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The SLP is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The Company adopts the speech-language pathologist scope of practice as outlined in Chapter 4753 ORC for its licensed SLP personnel. The SLP is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides skilled speech therapy as ordered by the attending physician
• Evaluates the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
• Develops an individualized ST plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
• Informs health care staff through certain phases of speech therapy which they may use to work with the patient
• Uses activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication, and/or any other speech therapy related function
• Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels and instructs patient and family on the disease/injury/disability and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of procedures and any equipment
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
• Listens to patient and family members
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in education programs and in-services as mandated by state law
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a SLP is preferred
• Home care experience is desired
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
• Knowledgeable on speech therapy best practices. Ability to make appropriate speech therapy judgments
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
• Detail-oriented and observant
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• A current Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge

• Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%
• Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%
• Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%

Physical

• Walking - Frequently 34%-66%
• Bending - Frequently 34%-66%
• Standing - Frequently 34%-66%
• Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%
• Driving - Frequently 34%-66%
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%
• Stretching/Reaching - Frequently 34%-66%
• Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33%
• Hand/finger dexterity - Frequently 34%-66%
• Stooping (bend at waist) - Frequently 34%-66%

Sensory Activities

• Distinguish smell/temperature - Frequently 34%-66%
• Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
• Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%

Other Sensory Activities

N/A

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.