Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Ascension; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing holistic care in a leading health system. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will evaluate and treat patients, utilizing your expertise to enhance their quality of life. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on community health. With a commitment to professional growth and patient-centered care, you will play a vital role in improving the lives of those you serve. Experience a fulfilling career where your skills make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical records and follow performance improvement recommendations.

Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Patient Education

Clinical Record Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Speech Therapy
• Schedule: PRN. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. shifts. Coverage for Hospital Speech needs. Weekend/Holiday rotation included.
• Hospital: Ascension Borgess
• Location: Kalamazoo, MI

What You Will Do

Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.

• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Educate and counsel patient and family regarding treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provide information regarding appropriate support programs.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

Inpatient Speech Therapy experience preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

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.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.