What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEH-SPEECH THERAPIST - SIGN ON BONUS position at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow?
Positions Location: Charlotte, MI
General Purpose of Job:
Evaluates and treats speech and language pathologies in an impatient and \ or outpatient setting.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers 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.
- Consistently exemplifies "on-stage" behavior.
- Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service, delivers customized experiences using patient profiles.
- Completes initial speech therapy evaluation and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients.
- Provides Speech therapy treatment after analyzing patient information to determine the needs and problems appropriate for speech and language pathologies.
- Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner in accordance with hospital policies and insurance requirements.
- Performs speech therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
- Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and other regarding patient's treatment and progress.
- Prepares and adapts instructional material and therapy aids.
- Assists in scheduling patient treatments\appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.
- Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
- Assist in maintaining therapy equipment and cleaning treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.
- Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values and customer service initiatives. Adheres to organization's policies and procedures, and compliance guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
| General Requirements | * Certificate for Clinical Competence through American Speech language Hearing Association, ASHA * CPR/BLS certification |
| Work Experience | * Minimum of one year of related speech therapy, or school-based experience |
| Education | * Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university. |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | * Knowledge of Speech and Language Pathologies * Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates. Knowledge of required assessment tests and tools * Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation * Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form with patients family, physician and health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, profession and caring manner * Ability to analyze to develop treatment plans and goals * Demonstrates professional appearance * Analytical ability to assess patient progress and recommend appropriate changes to the plan of care * Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job |
UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge-ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.
UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
| Shift | Days |
| Degree Type / Education Level | Master's |
| Status | Full-time |
| Facility | Sparrow Eaton Hospital |
| Experience Level | Under 4 Years |