About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Speech Language Pathologist
Position Summary:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provides Speech Pathology evaluations including appropriateness of intervention, establishing the problem list, treatment plan of care, frequency and duration of treatment, and goals of speech treatment.
- Administers appropriate speech treatment consistent with the plan of care.
3. Re-evaluates, revises, or terminates treatment plan and goals as necessary.
4. Documents treatment provided appropriately in medical record in accordance with department policies.
5. Coordinates with other disciplines for effective treatment including Case Management and discharge planning.
6. Participates in quality assurance activities for the department.
7. Maintains expertise in the field of Speech Pathology through continuing education.
8. Delegates work assignments to support personnel.
9. May lead clinical affiliates.
10. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with work assignments.
- Performs other related job duties as requested.
Qualifications:
Required:
· Master Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Clinical fellowship prepared as evidenced by Speech-Language Pathologist Ed Limited License
· Eligible for or completion of clinical fellowship year in a hospital, rehab center, or long-term care facility, or Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing. CCC is required within 3 months of completing CFY requirements.
· Current State of Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathologist licensure or when CCC is obtained.
· BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
