Speech Therapist Per Deim - Um Health Sparrow Eaton

Position: SPEECH THERAPIST PER DEIM - UM HEALTH SPARROW EATON
Description:

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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 pp ointments 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

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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Location:

Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Activation Date:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Expiration Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026

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