Job Summary
Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed. In addition, they will also participate and complete all required components of structured residency program.
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.
Specific to Residency Program: (1) Attends all required residency meetings and functions as outlined in the Speech Therapy Residency Manual. (2) Completes assigned learning requirements as outlined in the Speech Therapy Residency Manual. (3) Ensures that services are provided in accordance with state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and accredidation/compliance requirements. (4) Ensures that documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
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 May be part of clinical education experience Preferred
2 years of relevant experience Home Care Only 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 Lines
Upon 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
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Driving: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally
Primary LocationSITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids
Department NameInpatient Rehab - IRC Blodgett
Employment TypePart time
ShiftDay (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours32
Hours of Work8:00am - 4:00pm
Days WorkedMonday through Friday
Weekend FrequencyVariable weekends
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