- Salary
- $52 – $60/hr
- Location
- Marshall, Michigan
- Type
- Temporary
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Mid
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Inpatient & Outpatient
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, independent Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive speech, language, and dysphagia services across both inpatient and outpatient settings. In this role, you will evaluate and treat pediatric and adult patients, develop individualized treatment and home care programs, and perform specialized swallowing assessments to improve patient communication and swallowing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluation & Treatment: Perform thorough patient evaluations and administer evidence-based therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across inpatient and outpatient units.
- Swallowing & Dysphagia Management: Conduct inpatient bedside swallow evaluations, provide diet texture recommendations, monitor patient progress, and perform outpatient Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS).
- Care Planning & Collaboration: Design and revise individualized plans of care, provide clear written and verbal updates to physicians, and participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care committees.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with facility standards and regulatory guidelines (McKesson EMR experience is a plus).
- Professional Engagement: Participate in staff meetings, in-service education programs, and community education initiatives while staying current with advancements in speech pathology and dysphagia care.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education & Credentials:
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology [Required].
- Active Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) through ASHA [Required].
- Active State Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) License [Required].
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
- Clinical Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years of clinical Speech-Language Pathology experience, including pediatric experience [Required].
- Hands-on proficiency performing Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) [Required].
- Ability to work independently in both inpatient and outpatient clinical environments [Required].
- Core Competencies: Strong clinical autonomy, diagnostic precision in dysphagia and speech/language disorders, effective interdisciplinary communication, and compassionate patient-centered care.
Skills
EMRBLSCompliance