Job Description
Job Description
NeuLife Rehabilitation of Michigan provides rehabilitation and residential services for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Spinal Cord Injuries, and Neurological Disorders.
Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for helping our person-served improve their communication abilities and enhance their quality of life through personalized speech therapy.
We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist to work with our persons served across Metro Detroit Area!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conducts clinical screens and assessments to diagnose persons served with speech and language disorders to develop a comprehensive understanding of their conditions and treatment plan.
- Develops individualized programs that outline goals, interventions and expected outcomes based on medically prescribed treatment.
- May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing patient care activities, medical record oversight, ordering supplies, etc.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Educates persons served, families and staff about their conditions, treatment options and strategies for self-management and prevention.
- Continuously assess and document persons served progress, modifying treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Attend persons served team meetings or other relevant meetings as needed with correlated reporting as warranted.
- Adhere to all professional speech-language pathology licensure and accreditation standards to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
- Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, care givers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Meet the weekly expectation of 28 billable client-facing hours.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree of Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathology (current license in any state) and willing to obtain Michigan license upon hire
- One year experience in working with developmentally disabled or catastrophically injured individuals, including traumatic brain injury
- Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and have the ability to prioritize independently
Benefits We Offer
- Competitive Wage
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and 401(k)
- PTO and floating holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Working with a team of professionals who make a difference every day
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist clients with mobility and care needs
- Ability to travel between multiple locations as required