Speech-Language Pathologist I
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary GENERAL SUMMARY: Speech-Language Pathologist provides
professional and comprehensive care. Activities of this position
are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention,
and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards,
physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.
(25%)* Evaluates the patient's function by performing
formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal,
neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental,
social, and cognitive functions. (25%)* Develops a goal specific
treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient's
tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed. (25%)*
Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the
plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician.
Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient
status. Co-signs verbal orders received by occupational therapist
assistant as necessary. (25%)* Devises a schedule of treatment,
which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with
patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support
staff. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Educates patient, family,
and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient
alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms
of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
Provides supervision for CFY-Speech Language Pathologist, Home
Health Aides and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.
Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment;
contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order
and assists in securing equipment for patient. Documents the
patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in
patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or
standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies. Completes
daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate
policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies Provides
treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or
restore optimal functioning specific to therapist's patient care
area. Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program
using relevant and effective teaching methods. Demonstrates
effective oral and written communication with all internal and
external customers to maximize quality of patient care including
coordination with interdisciplinary team members. Promotes
education and development among staff, students, and other health
care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Promotes process improvement. Assists with program development.
Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as
appropriate. Promote speech language pathology within MyMichigan
Health and service area, participating in and providing community
education. Function as case manager for assigned cases.
Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate
mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and
teamwork. Provides speech language pathology services to MyMichigan
Affiliates as needed to assist with patient coverage for continuity
of patient care. Other duties as assigned. MyMichigan Health is a
technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate
competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to
participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan
Health. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Masters Degree required. Basic Life Support required. Current
Certificate of Clinical Competence granted by the American Speech,
Language, Hearing Association required. Licensure in the State of
Michigan required effective 12-7-13. Michigan Board Speech Language
Pathology Licensure required. May consider a candidate who meets
educational requirements for certification and is in the process of
accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific
orientation. Successful completion of new hire competency.
Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written
communication in the English language to interact with people
individually and in a group at all levels. Ability to work
independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational
skills, time management skills and initiative. Mandatory
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required
and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control
Plan. Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable
diseases. Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.
Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable
accommodation. Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment
routines to appropriate professional and non-professional
individuals. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING
CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those
involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able
to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials
or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to
move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and
must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the
job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or
without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk
for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes
such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood
borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must
follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as
required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others,
work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability
to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling,
reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition
of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand
Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday)
lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10
lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Speech-Language Pathologist I, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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