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Speech Language Pathologist Contingent Days

Job Description - Speech Language Pathologist Contingent Days

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We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment. We deliver the resources, tools and support our employees need to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible — so we can create happier, healthier communities. 


COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION


At Tenet, we believe in a diverse and inclusive environment, one that is grounded in our dedication to the health and well-being of all people. Respecting, nurturing and encouraging diversity of thought, background and experience contribute to positive work environments that result in exceptional patient care. We embrace diversity because it's our culture, and because it's the right thing to do.


Minimum Qualifications

1.    Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
2.    Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan.
3.    Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
4.    Six to twelve months additional experience preferred.

Skills Required

1.    Interpersonal skills needed to effectively interact with patients, families, students and other hospital/site personnel.
2.    Verbal and written communications skills needed to write reports and make presentations.
3.    Analytical skills to interpret diagnostic tests, assess patient progress towards communication goals, and to determine appropriate functional communication levels.


Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

Summary Description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, diagnoses and treats speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders.  Diagnoses speech, language, cognitive and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders utilizing a variety of tests such as articulation, language, voice/resonance, fluency, cognitive communications skills, etc.  Researches and analyzes patients’ medical history from test performances, medical records and case histories.  Utilizes information to diagnose and treat patients.  Designs treatment plans and administers treatment to patients with speech, language and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders.  Counsels, educates and advises patients and their families regarding communicative, cognitive and swallowing functioning, and develops home programs for patient as needed.  Documents diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress notes according to departmental procedures; codes information for billing purposes to ensure maximum reimbursement from third party payers.  Participates as a member of the inter-disciplinary rehabilitation team; attends chart rounds and departmental meeting.  Provides presentations and/or in-service education to professional staff, students, outside community, etc.  May instruct and monitor speech and language pathology interns.  Enhances professional expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences, reading, professional organizations, etc.


 
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