Part time Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics

Job Summary
Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed. In addition, they will also participate and complete all required components of structured residency program.

Essential Functions

• Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
• Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities.
• Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
• Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.
• Specific to Residency Program: (1) Attends all required residency meetings and functions as outlined in the Speech Therapy Residency Manual. (2) Completes assigned learning requirements as outlined in the Speech Therapy Residency Manual. (3) Ensures that services are provided in accordance with state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and accredidation/compliance requirements. (4) Ensures that documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Graduate of accredited speech therapy program
• Preferred Master's Degree Graduate of accredited speech therapy program
• Preferred Doctorate Graduate of accredited speech therapy program
• 2 years of relevant experience May be part of clinical education experience Preferred
• 2 years of relevant experience Home Care Only Required
• CRT-Speech Language Pathologist - ASHA American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 1 Year required
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Driving: Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally

Primary Location

SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Inpatient Rehab - HDVCH

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

8-5

Days Worked

Mon, Tuesday & wednesday (flexible)

Weekend Frequency

Every fourth weekend

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