Speech Pathologist - PACE Clinic

Company: Ascension, A29
Location: Flint
Posted on: December 4, 2019

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Genesys PACE, a member of the Ascension Living family, has an exciting opportunity for a Speech Pathologist with experience working with geratric patients to join our team.Full-Time // Excellent Benefits // Competitive WagesWhy Join Ascension? As a subsidiary of Ascension, Ascension Living is committed to providing services, amenities, opportunities and support, so seniors can enjoy living healthier and happier, at every age and at every stage. We're the second-largest nonprofit system in the U.S. Our living choices include independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitative care and long-term skilled nursing care.PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) offers a range of medical and supportive services that can be provided at the PACE center or in the comfort of home 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our many relationships with specialists and providers in the community ensure that you get the care you need. Participants also receive social and recreational services in our PACE center located in downtown Flint.What You Will Do Evaluates and treats patients requiring speech-language therapy.Responsibilities:

• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Educates and counsels patient and family regarding treatment plans.
• Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
    • BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education:
      • Diploma
        • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required Work Experience:
          • None required.Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension is an EEO/AA employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet. For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster: " Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement Ascension participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E -Verify (link to E-verify site)

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