Speech Language Pathologist Contingent Days

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care.

This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care.

For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides direct rehabilitative patient care to patients at a variety of rehabilitation locations.

Travels to various sites, as needed, and evaluates and treats patients in accordance with rehabilitation department and respective site policies and procedures.

Evaluates patient status by observing patient and administering/interpreting a variety of tests. Tests may include measurement of the following, as applicable: psychological and social functioning, cognitive skills, speech/language, oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders, etc.

Develops treatment plans based on assessment of patient needs, analysis of patient medical history from test performance/medical records/case history, and goals established in conjunction with the patient, family and physician. Administers treatment plans by utilizing a variety of therapeutic activities/procedures and/or treatment modalities for remediation and compensation of patient deficits.

Recommends adaptive devices and/or durable medical equipment as needed, and instructs patients/families in the use of rehabilitative equipment. Assists patients in rehabilitative programs as needed.

Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, therapeutic progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols.

Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients' progress; consults regularly with site/service line team members regarding patient treatment.

Responsible for the organization and maintenance of equipment and supplies in treatment area; recommends the purchase of supplies and/or equipment as needed. May collaborate with and mentor other employees, as appropriate.

1. Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology and a certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.

2. Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan.

3. Three to five years experience in speech language pathology in order to acquire skills necessary to treat a variety of patients at various locations.