Flex Speech Language Pathologist

Trinity Health MI; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI in Livonia seeks a part-time Speech Therapist to assess and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and swallowing impairments. You will develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams, ensuring safety and adherence to standards.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, patient education, and keeping professional skills up to date while adapting to varying patient volumes on day shifts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• ASHA CCC or eligibility for membership.
• Experience in acute care and swallow disorders preferred; entry-level considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology evaluation and treatment plans.
• Ensure documentation meets reimbursement criteria and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, patient care team, and family to support patient goals.
• Educate patients and families about plan of care and strategies.
• Maintain and update professional skills to deliver current evidence-based care.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification or eligible

Job description

Job Summary

The primary duties of the Speech Therapist are to test and measure those patients with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and/or swallowing impairments. As prescribed by a referring physician, the ST evaluates, establishes a treatment plan, and treats the patients. The ST is mindful of the diagnosis and considers all precautions, indications and contraindications of care.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description

Job Summary

The primary duties of the Speech Therapist are to test and measure those patients with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and/or swallowing impairments. As prescribed by a referring physician, the ST evaluates, establishes a treatment plan, and treats the patients. The ST is mindful of the diagnosis and considers all precautions, indications and contraindications of care.

PERFORMANCE DUTIES

• Provide effective, outcome related patient care demonstrated through patient/customer satisfaction and goal accomplishment.
• Practices understanding and compliance with all legal, regulatory and reimbursement criteria.
• Documentation must be concise, objective, and legible. Content should meet all reimbursement criteria and accreditation standards.
• Able to identify patient barriers to learning and is able to incorporate appropriate teaching methodology to ensure patient/family understanding.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and maintaining current day treatment skills.
• Able to effectively organize responsibilities so that maximal patient contacts and efficiency are achieved.
• Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with all patient care team members.
• Demonstrates flexibility with changing patient volumes and types. Responds to departmental change in a supportive manner.
• Provides education to hospital employees and the community at large as requested.
• AGE SPECIFIC CRITERIA This position does provide patient care.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients.

Job Qualifications

• Education
• M..A. or M. S. in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from and accredited graduate program.
• Certification
• Awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association
• Training and Experience
• Previous experience in acute care and swallow disorders is preferred but entry-level positions are also available.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.