Speech Language Pathologist Relief

Speech Language Pathologist

Assumes full responsibility for providing quality speech language pathology services in compliance with ASHA and SLP scope of practice. Independently provides comprehensive services to improve patient participation, independence, and functioning through the evaluation of medical necessity for skilled speech therapy services, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, multidisciplinary team involvement, counseling, referrals, and education.

What the Speech Language Pathologist Will Do:

• Independently evaluates and diagnoses functional abilities/disabilities under provider order within the areas of speech, language, voice, cognition, feeding and swallowing, fluency, resonance, and auditory habilitation/rehabilitation through standardized and informal testing procedures.
• Establishes patient-centered treatment goals in collaboration with the patient, family, and care team. Establishes written treatment plan and administers treatment for each patient according to stated goals.
• Documents evaluation and treatment of all patients in compliance with department standards, ASHA code of ethics, and medical-legal regulations.
• Provides education and instruction to the patient and family regarding evaluation results, plan of care, recommended interventions, home exercise programs. Including providing written instructions, as necessary.
• Provides culturally responsive care by creating a culturally safe environment, utilizing appropriate assessment and treatment materials, and obtaining language interpretation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a Master's program accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Required: Master's in applicable field.
• State of Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist License or Speech-Language Pathologist Educational Limited Temporary License during their clinical fellowship year (CF), or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire date.
• Hold and maintain the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology through ASHA or be provisionally accepted during their clinical fellowship year (CF).
• American Heart Association BLS or equivalent.

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.