+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - PEDIATRIC REHAB SERVICES | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |   | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |   | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |   | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Positions Location: Lansing, MI | | | |   | | | | ## Job Description | | | | General Purpose of Job:   | | | | Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs and perform therapy to | | restore function, prevent disability and maximize potential and | | quality of life in the areas of speech, language, swallowing, | | feeding, cognition, and oral motor performance. Promote health and | | well-being of the patients served following disease, dysfunction, | | injury, or surgery. | | | |   | | | | Essential Duties: | | | |   | | | | This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential | | duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates 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, assess, and plan appropriate treatment of patient upon | | referral, and establish reasonable goals with the  patient and/or | | family. | | - Educate the patient and/or caregivers about findings of the | | evaluation, co-established goals, method of treatment, and the | | results of treatment.  Instructs patients and/or family members | | in home programs. | | - Perform treatments according to the established plan, utilizing | | all available equipment and techniques.  Prepare treatment plans | | and schedule patient to provide for individual patient needs | | within the scope of speech/language pathology. | | - Document in the medical record according to established criteria. | | - Re-evaluate patients, assess progress, and revise goals to help | | patients reach their full potential.  Make recommendations as to | | discharge planning. | | - Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow | | Health Systems Customer Service Behavioral Standards of | | Performance, by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of | | those we serve. | | - Communicate with other health care professionals, including | | patient referral sources, verbally and in writing. | | - Participate in in-services, staff meetings, team meetings, | | continuing education courses, patient conferences, and other | | meetings as needed.  | | - Lead or direct the activities of Rehab Aides, students and | | volunteers, ensuring that department policies and procedures are | | upheld and that quality patient care is provided. | | | |   | | | | ## Job Requirements | | | | ------------------ | | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | • Certificate of Clinical Competency in | | Speech/Language Pathology from American Speech-Language-Hearing Asso | | ciation or eligible for clinical fellowship year. • BLS certification | | • Preferred- Pediatric Rehab experience | | • Master's Degree in Speech/Langua | | ge Pathology from an accredited program in Speech/Language Pathology. | | • Basic clinical | | skills providing speech/language pathology services. • Effective wri | | tten and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, ab | | ility to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations | | ------------------ | | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | Sparrow Health System 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. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Apply online: http://sparrowhealthsystem.contacthr.com/128760942 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+