Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

*Overview*

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping individuals improve their communication skills and enhance their quality of life through speech therapy.

*Duties*

• Conducts clinical screens and assessments to diagnose persons served with speech and language disorders to develop a comprehensive understanding of their conditions and treatment plan.
• Develops individualized programs that outline goals, interventions and expected outcomes based on medically prescribed treatment.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing patient care activities, medical record oversight, ordering supplies, etc.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Educates persons served, families and staff about their conditions, treatment options and strategies for self-management and prevention.
• Continuously assess and document persons served progress, modifying treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Attend persons served team meetings or other relevant meetings as needed with correlated reporting as warranted.
• Adhere to all professional speech-language pathology licensure and accreditation standards to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, care givers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

*Qualifications*

• Master's degree of Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathology (current license in any state) and willing to obtain Michigan license upon hire
• One year experience in working with developmentally disabled or catastrophically injured individuals, including traumatic brain injury
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and have the ability to prioritize independently