Description
Dept: Speech Therapy - Outpatient
Hours per pay period: 80
Schedule: Days
Position Summary:
Responsible for
evaluating, assessing and treating persons with speech, language, voice,
fluency and swallow disorders. May
select an alternative communication system and teach its use.
Essential Functionsand Responsibilities:
ProvidesSpeech Pathology evaluations including appropriateness of intervention,establishing the problem list, treatment plan of care, frequency andduration of treatment, and goals of speech treatment.
Administersappropriate speech treatment consistent with the plan of care.
Re-evaluates,revises, or terminates treatment plan and goals as necessary.
Documentstreatment provided appropriately in medical record in accordance with departmentpolicies.
Coordinates withother disciplines for effective treatment including Case Management anddischarge planning.
Participates inquality assurance activities for the department.
Maintainsexpertise in the field of Speech Pathology through continuing education.
Delegates workassignments to support personnel.
May lead clinicalaffiliates.
Demonstratesinitiative and flexibility with work assignments.
Performsother related job duties as requested.
Qualifications
Required:
Master Degree in Speech and Language Pathologyor Clinical fellowship prepared asevidenced by Speech-Language Pathologist Ed Limited License
Eligiblefor or completion of clinical fellowship year in a hospital, rehab center, orlong-term care facility, or Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in SpeechPathology from the American Speech and Hearing. CCC is required within 3 monthsof completing CFY requirements.
Current State of Michigan Board ofSpeech-Language Pathologist licensure or when CCC is obtained.
BLScertification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC),or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60days beyond start date.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Job: Health Professional
Primary Location: Michigan-Mount Clemens-Mt Clemens Reg Med Center
Organization MAC10-McLaren Macomb-Hospital
Employee Status Regular
Shift Day Job
Job Type Standard
Schedule Full-time
Req ID: 21007522