SPEECH THERAPIST PER DEIM - UM HEALTH SPARROW EATON

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SPEECH THERAPIST PER DEIM - UM HEALTH SPARROW EATON

5/18/26Sparrow Eaton Hospital

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Job ID: 54274

SLP, Complimentary Medbridge Subscription & Free CEU Courses

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Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Evaluates and treats speech and language pathologies in an impatient and \ or outpatient setting.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service, delivers customized experiences using patient profiles.
• Completes initial Speech Therapy Evaluation and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients.
• Provides Speech Therapy Treatment after analyzing patient information to determine the needs and problems appropriate for speech and language pathologies.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner in accordance with hospital policies and insurance requirements.
• Performs Speech Therapy Re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and other regarding patient's treatment and progress.
• Prepares and adapts instructional material and therapy aids.
• Assists in scheduling patient treatments\appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Assist in maintaining therapy equipment and cleaning treatment areas; ordering supplies as necessary.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values and customer service initiatives. Adheres to organization's policies and procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements • Certificate for Clinical Competence through American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) earned before/at time of hire • State of Michigan SLP license Work Experience • Minimum of one year of related speech therapy, or school-based experience Education • Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university. Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of Speech and Language Pathologies • Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates. Knowledge of required assessment tests and tools • Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form with patient's family, physician and health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, profession and caring manner • Ability to analyze to develop treatment plans and goals • Demonstrates professional appearance • Analytical ability to assess patient progress and recommend appropriate changes to the plan of care • Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge-ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements:

Shift

• Days

Days Degree Type / Education Level

• Master's

Master's Status

• Per Diem

Per Diem Facility

• Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Sparrow Eaton Hospital Experience Level

• Under 4 Years

Under 4 Years

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