Speech Language Therapist

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Speech Language Therapist

Quick overview

The Speech-Language Therapist develops and administers treatment programs for patients with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders to maximize their function and independence. This involves performing evaluations, establishing collaborative treatment plans with patients and families, and maintaining accurate patient care records.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and be licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, along with holding current CPR certification. Preferred qualification includes holding the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, and the role requires physical capability to perform patient care treatments safely.

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Job description

Speech-Language Therapist Location

Coldwater,
MI
Employment
Type:
Full-Time
Job
Summary: Develops and administers speech-language treatment programs to assist patients with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders in reaching their optimal level of function and independence. Works collaboratively with the patient, family members, and other team members to design treatment strategies to foster communication and function.

Duties

Performs appropriate communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing evaluations within the established time frame, including appropriate selection, administration, and interpretation of standardized and non-standardize assessments using age-specific criteria for each age population served, as measured by clinical competencies
Collaborates with patient/family to establish and provide appropriate treatment plans and goals. Adapts treatment plan as needed to meet the needs of the patient, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
Maintains patient care records according to department protocols
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate, and educate patients of all age groups served, including those with physical, emotional, language, and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
Consistently conducts self in a professional manner. Participates in continuing education activities and shares information with staff
May assist in supervision of students, CFY's, and volunteers
Maintains productivity as established by department
May participate in program development, identifying performance improvement opportunities, and implementing performance improvement plans
Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Skills: Must possess skills consistent with the needs of the department. Years of Experience: N/A License: Licensed in the State of Michigan to practice Speech-Language Pathology Certification: CPR certification according to hospital policy.

Preferred Qualifications