Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Speech Language Pathologist

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.

Essential Functions

• Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
• Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities.
• Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
• Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's Degree Graduate of accredited speech therapy program

Preferred Master's Degree Graduate of accredited speech therapy program

Preferred Doctorate Graduate of accredited speech therapy program

2 years of relevant experience of related experience Required

CRT-Speech Language Pathologist - ASHA American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 1 Year required

LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business LinesUpon Hire required

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required