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Speech & Lang Path-Phys Med

Hurley Medical Center
Flint, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
  • Knowledge of various diagnostic categories.
  • Knowledge of methodologies of habilitation/rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of a variety of communication alternatives such as artificial larynges, augmentative communicative devices, voice prostheses, etc.
  • Familiarity with medications and their impact upon cognition/functional activity level.
  • Familiarity with third party payer requirements.
  • Demonstrated competency in interventions being provided.
  • Ability to instruct patients in use and care of medical equipment.
  • Ability to conform to departmental performance standards.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, Medical Center employees, patients, and the public.
  • NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence, or eligibility for certification, in Speech and Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or engaged in completing Clinical Fellowship Year requirement for certification. Failure of incumbents to obtain certification within one (1) year from date of employment may result in the employee's termination.
  • State of Michigan licensure.

Responsibilities

  • Administers standardized and non-standardized diagnostic tests for communicatively and swallow impaired inpatients. Interprets findings. Develops function based plans of care receiving input from patient and families.
  • Treats communicatively and swallow impaired patients utilizing a variety of current treatment techniques to achieve desired outcomes. Adjusts treatment plans as indicated by patient response. Considers risk factors, patient family learning, and barriers to goal achievement. Takes into consideration medications and their impact upon cognition/functional activity level.
  • Documents care plans, daily treatment and periodic progress notes, and discharge summaries in conformance with departmental standards.
  • Conducts pure tone audiometry tests. Reports findings in a timely, concise manner. Makes referrals for audiological follow-up as indicated.
  • Identifies patients at risk for aspiration. Assists with modified barium swallow studies. Implements compensatory strategies and recommends safe swallow techniques to other care staff.
  • Instructs patients in use and care of medical equipment associated with speech therapy.
  • Develops, implements, and instructs patients and family members in home programs as appropriate.
  • Contributes pertinent information at interdisciplinary team/family conferences.
  • Remains abreast of clinical and administrative practice trends through ongoing continuing education. Serves as mentor to students and advisor to Clinical Fellowship Year candidates.
  • Collaborates with other team members in making referrals to community and school-based programs.
  • Provides care consistent with third-party payer requirements.
  • Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand, react competently, and treat (if appropriate) unique needs of patient groups served.
  • Performs other related duties as required. Utilizes new improvements and/or technology that relate to job assignment.

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