SIH- SPEECH PATHOLOGIST-PD (FLAT RATE)

JOB TITLE SIH- SPEECH PATHOLOGIST-PD (FLAT RATE) JOB HEADER JOB REQUIREMENTS Positions Location: Ionia, MI ## Job Description General Purpose of Job: Evaluates and treats speech and language pathologies; cognitive/ communication difficulties related to speech and language; and swallowing difficulties in acute care and outpatient settings for adults and outpatient setting for pediatrics. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. ** ** - Evaluate and assess patients based upon the referral / establish reasonable goals with patient and/or caregivers. - Provide patient and/or caregiver education about the results of the evaluation, method of treatment and the results of treatment. Instruct patients and/or family members in home programs. - Perform treatment according to the established plan within the scope of Speech Language Pathology. - Performs medical record documentation according to established criteria. - Re-evaluate patients, assess their progress, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning. - Communicate with other health care professionals verbally and in writing. - Delegate to Rehab Aides, and students/interns as appropriate - Supervision including directing, reviewing work performed, training, and cosigning notes for interventions provided by Rehab Aides, Volunteers, and students/interns ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided. - Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients. - Participate in In-services, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and other meetings as needed. - Follow Sparrow Hospital and Department specific policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines to ensure patient safety including, but not limited to: Infection Prevention, Privacy, and environmental safety. - Supports and serves as a role model reflecting the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Hospital system - Provide Cross-Coverage to other Community Hospitals as needed. - Willingness to be trained in specialty areas as indicated by needs of the clinic to meet patient needs - Performs other duties as assigned. ** ** ## Job Requirements General Requirements • Current Michigan Speech Language Pathology License. • Membership in American Speech language Hearing Association, ASHA. • CPR/BLS certification. • Completion of SLP Clinical Fellowship, preferred. • Certificate for Clinical Competence through American Speech language Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred. Work Experience • At least one year of clinical experience treating Adult and Pediatric patients, preferred. • Experience with voice disorders, preferred. • Previous Experience with adult patients in videofluroscopic swallow studies, preferred.