SIH-SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
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Sparrow
Ionia, MI, US
Summary
Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognition, and swallowing difficulties in inpatient and outpatient settings. Develops treatment plans, documents patient progress, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to maximize patient communication abilities.
Job Description
Job Opportunity
Job ID: 54291
Complimentary Medbridge Subscription & Free CEU Courses
Description:
Positions Location: Ionia, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Evaluates and treats speech and language pathologies; cognitive/ communication difficulties related to speech and language; and swallowing difficulties in acute care and outpatient settings for adults and outpatient setting for pediatrics.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members 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.
- Evaluate and assess patients based upon the referral / establish reasonable goals with patient and/or caregivers.
- Provide patient and/or caregiver education about the results of the evaluation, method of treatment and the results of treatment. Instruct patients and/or family members in home programs.
- Perform treatment according to the established plan within the scope of Speech Language Pathology.
- Performs medical record documentation according to established criteria.
- Re-evaluate patients, assess their progress, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning.
- Communicate with other health care professionals verbally and in writing.
- Delegate to Rehab Aides, and students/interns as appropriate
- Supervision including directing, reviewing work performed, training, and cosigning notes for interventions provided by Rehab Aides, Volunteers, and students/interns ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided.
- Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.
- Participate in In-services, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and other meetings as needed.
- Follow Sparrow Hospital and Department specific policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines to ensure patient safety including, but not limited to: Infection Prevention, Privacy, and environmental safety.
- Supports and serves as a role model reflecting the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Hospital system
- Provide Cross-Coverage to other Community Hospitals as needed.
- Willingness to be trained in specialty areas as indicated by needs of the clinic to meet patient needs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
| General Requirements | • Current Michigan Speech Language Pathology License. • Membership in American Speech language Hearing Association, ASHA. • CPR/BLS certification. • Completion of SLP Clinical Fellowship, preferred. • Certificate for Clinical Competence through American Speech language Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred. |
| Work Experience | • At least one year of clinical experience treating Adult and Pediatric patients, preferred. • Experience with voice disorders, preferred. • Previous Experience with adult patients in videofluroscopic swallow studies, preferred. |
| Education | • Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program in Speech/ Language Pathology. |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | • Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare associates. • Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills. |
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.
Job Family
Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health
Requirements:
| Shift | Days |
| Degree Type / Education Level | Master's |
| Status | Per Diem |
| Facility | Sparrow Ionia Hospital |
| Experience Level | Under 4 Years |
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
