A minimum of one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) a month, one holiday a year. Potential for additional PRN hours during the week and weekend.
The therapist evaluates patients, establishes functional goals and treatment programs, treats patients according to diagnosis utilizing therapeutic modalities and procedures as prescribed, supervises and delegates tasks to supportive personnel, maintains appropriate records using departmental documentation, communicates patients progress to physicians and other health care workers as indicated, meets department productivity expectations, accepts responsibility for personal and professional growth and performs other duties as assigned. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her area.
Minimum Education/Training: Masters of Speech and Language Pathology.
Registration/Certification or License Required: Current licensure as Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan. Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider Certification (or completed within 60 days of hire).
Preferred Experience: Prefer one year experience in applicable setting.
Physical Requirements: Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) Occasional keyboard use. Frequent sitting, standing, walking. Frequent squatting. Continuous twisting, bending, reaching. Continuous talking, hearing.
Other Requirements: Basic computer knowledge. Proficient in English verbal and written skills.