Speech Language Pathologist

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement:

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
•    Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
•    401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
•    Generous paid time off (PTO)
•    Career development and continuing education opportunities
•    Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
•    Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
•    Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Description / Responsibilities

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.

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.

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