Job Title: Speech Pathologist I - VH Job Code: 6169

Department: Valley – MFB IP Therapy FLSA Class: Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Program Manager, Rehabilitation Unit

Mary Free Bed Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care.

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

· Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our Commitment to providing an inclusive environment for patients, families, staff, and community, through embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R.

· Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

· Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

· Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

· Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

· A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Summary

Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient’s need for speech therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with ASHA and SLP scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives

Essential Job Responsibilities

· Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.

· As a Therapist III, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Mary Free Bed by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers.

· The Therapist III may be employed in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process.

· Feedback from the Therapist III is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care.

· The Therapist III is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education.

· The Therapist III is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and begins to recognize need for program development and process improvement initiatives.

· Clinical settings may include: Acute: Orthopedics Medical/Surgical Medical/Pulmonary Neurology Cardiac ICU Step Down Trauma NICU (OT) CST Inpatient Rehab Orthopedics Neurology Trauma Outpatient Orthopedics Neurology Pediatrics Women's Health Drivability Vestibular Lymphedema Aquatics Vision Wound Care.

· In addition, the employee maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates, and stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner.

· Written records contain thorough and accurate accounts of events, observations, facts, and conclusions consistent with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational procedures. Forms are fully-completed, legible, accurate, have no unapproved abbreviations and do have the proper signatures. Documents get to appropriate parties in a timely manner, without compromising confidentiality or patient privacy procedures.

· Makes it a practice to take charge of self-development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities, and then acquiring or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods.

· Makes sure to understand every safety practice expected by the organization. Takes no shortcuts that increase the risks of accidents, personal injuries or equipment failures. Looks for unsafe practices in the workplace and takes responsibility to ensure that others are aware of the potential impact.

· Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them. Looks for new and productive ways to make an impact.

· Clinician performs evaluation, interprets results, defines measurable outcomes and implements individualized plan of care using evidence-based treatment for identified impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities and adjusts plan based on patient response or status; establishes appropriate discharge plan based on individual needs of the patient and family

· Able to manage individual schedule per departmental expectations and recognize and seek assistance for needed adjustments in periods of high or low census

· Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by:

Treating everyone with dignity and respect

Opening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures

Growing talent and people

Evaluating and eliminating disparities

Taking action against injustices, bias and racism

Honoring our differences and how to collaborate

Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for

Restoring Hope and Freedom, together

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

· Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech Therapy

· Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) License

· BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA Approved

· Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment

· For advancement: Overall minimum score of “Exceeds Expectations” and at least “Fully Meets Expectations” in all individually scored areas on most recent performance appraisal; exhibits consistent proficiency for advanced level, setting defined, competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

· None (No specific requirements)

· Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

· Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

· Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: None

Traverse or move around work location: Frequently

Use keyboard: Frequently

Operate or use department specific equipment: None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds: Majority

Up to 25 pounds: Frequently

Up to 50 pounds: Frequently

Up to 75 pounds: Occasionally

More than 100 pounds: Occasionally

Other weight: Up to_ pounds:

Other: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.