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Rivetus Rehabilitation

Speech Language Pathologist-Part Time (Flexible Scheduling)

Rivetus Rehabilitation, Royal Oak, Michigan, United States, 48073

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Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location:

3030 Greenfield Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Schedule:

Part-Time (Facility Split with Lakeland-Premium Wage)

General Summary:

In this role you will provide speech-language pathology services to patients impaired by cognitive/communicative or swallowing dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. You will complete appropriate documentation and adhere to policies, procedures, applicable licensure laws, and current standards of clinical practice.

Your Responsibilities

Conduct speech-language pathology screenings and evaluations to determine patient cognitive/communicative and/or swallowing status using standardized tests and measures.

Develop and implement treatment plans to reach patients’ highest potential for independence consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the American Speech and Healing Association (ASHA) in order to improve and maintain function and to reach patients’ highest potential for independence.

Assess effects of treatment on an ongoing basis and modify the patient’s plan to achieve maximum benefit.

Check, instruct, assign and review the work of CFY as assigned and in accordance with ASHA standards.

Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revision in treatment program and integrate speech therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.

Provide documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.

Participate, as requested, in patient and family care conferences.

Educate and instruct patient and family/caregiver(s) in treatment procedures to be continued when not in therapy or as a home exercise program.

Participate in Quality Assurance activities as directed by Agency Administrator, and/or site-specific Director of Therapy.

Promote current standards of clinical practice through participation in internal and external continuing education, in‑service programs and certifications sponsored by the agency.

Participate in new program development to expand the clinical services of the rehabilitation agency.

Participate in agency meetings and additional activities as directed to facilitate effective agency operations.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Licensure as required by the State of Michigan

Skills and Abilities

Initiative and flexibility in work environment

Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.

Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.

Physical ability to exert force up to 20 pounds.

Employee Benefits

Competitive Pay

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.

Holiday Pay

Participation in our Employee Referral Program

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

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