Inpatient Rehab Speech

Provides differential diagnosis of speech and language disorders and provides appropriate therapeutic intervention to maximize communication ability. Active participation is required in department in-services and educational programs. The Speech-Language Pathologist consults with, advises, reports to and is responsible to the Manager of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides evaluation and diagnosis of speech, language, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Designs and implements individual treatment plans.
• Counsels patients and their families concerning social, behavioral and psychological problems associated with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provides thorough documentation of test data and Speech-Language progress.
• Provides patient and family recommendations and referrals to appropriate health, educational and vocaional sources.
• Participates in patient conferences when appropriate and communicates with individual members of medical staff concerning patient treatment as necessary.
• Organizes and participates in education activities for patients, their families, and other health personnel.
• Provides direction for graduate student affiliates and volunteers.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading the appropriate literature and attending professional conferences. Assists manager in the development of new policies, procedures and programs.
• Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the speech-language pathology profession.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive  manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
•  Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Mission Health.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education:

• Requires Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

 Experience:

• Six to twelve months related experience

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Analytical skills necessary to select and administer appropriate Speech-Language tests, differentially diagnose Speech-Language disorders, develop a treatment plan and modify treatment as patient progresses.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and other professional/non-professional staff.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 70% of work-time when implementing evaluation/treatment services and maintaining patient documentation.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.