Job detail

Speech Language Pathologist

McLaren Health Care

#Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #State Licensure #Speech-Language Pathology #CCC #ASHA #Dysphagia #Cognitive Disorders

Quick overview

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses and treats patients with speech, language, fluency, voice, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. They develop individualized plans of care and collaborate with healthcare teams to maintain professional practice standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited speech-language pathology program with a current state license and BLS certification. A Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from ASHA is required, or completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificatePatient AssessmentPlan Of Care DevelopmentPatient EducationSpeech TherapyClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningLanguage TherapySwallowing TherapyCognitive Disorder Treatment

Job description

Position Summary

The speech and language pathologist implements patient care services for patients with speech, language, fluency, voice, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. The speech and language pathologist accurately assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate speech and language therapy interventions; provides patient and family teaching; and works cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain standards of professional speech and language therapy practice. Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned: 1. Performs patient assessment and treatment related to speech deficits and disorders through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data. Collaborates with the patient and/or caregivers to establish goals geared toward the experiences, values, priorities, and desired outcomes. 2. Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects therapeutic interventions that address the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders. 3. Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment. 4. Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment. 5. Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy. 6. Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

Required

Graduate of an accredited program of speech-language pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
-OR- Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency within three months of completing Clinical Fellowship Year.
Current State Board of Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
BLS certification.

Preferred

One year of speech-language pathology experience.
Position/Subsidiary
Specific: McLaren Health Management Group
Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans