Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist — Acute Care Impact

Trinity Health; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Livonia, MI seeks a Speech Therapist to test, evaluate, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and swallowing disorders. You will establish treatment plans in collaboration with prescribing physicians and ensure care aligns with guidelines and patient safety.

Responsibilities include documenting thoroughly to meet reimbursement criteria, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the care team to optimize patient flow and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from an accredited program.
• ASHA certification or eligibility is required.
• Experience in acute care and swallowing disorders preferred, entry-level considered.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and swallowing impairments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and provide therapy per physician orders.
• Document clearly to meet reimbursement and accreditation standards.
• Educate patients, families, and hospital staff as requested.
• Coordinate with the care team to ensure efficient patient flow.
• 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. Demostrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients.

Education

MA or MS in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate program

Job description

Trinity Health in Livonia, MI seeks a Speech Therapist to test, evaluate, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and swallowing disorders. You will establish treatment plans in collaboration with prescribing physicians and ensure care aligns with guidelines and patient safety.

Responsibilities include documenting thoroughly to meet reimbursement criteria, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the care team to optimize patient flow and outcomes.