Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP )

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver comprehensive services in an inpatient rehab and acute care setting in Michigan. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, voice, cognition, feeding and swallowing disorders while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include goal-driven therapy, documentation, and family education, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA-accredited program.
• State of Michigan SLP licensure or eligible for temporary license during CF.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology or provisional status during CF.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, voice, cognition, feeding and swallowing.
• Set patient-centered treatment goals with patient, family and care team.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, document progress per standards.
• Educate patient and family on results and home exercises; provide language interpretation as needed.

Skills

ASHA CCC

BLS Certification

Education

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Michigan SLP License (or eligible)

CCC Certification (ASHA)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description

Majority of hours are spent in acute care, however, position will be required to cover inpatient rehabilitation unit, as well as, videofluoroscopic swallow studies. Hours | Schedule: 40 Hours per week Day Shift Inpatient Rehab Facility; acute care cross coverage

Position Highlights and Benefits

Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Assumes full responsibility for providing quality speech language pathology services in compliance with ASHA and SLP scope of practice. Independently provides comprehensive services to improve patient participation, independence, and functioning through the evaluation of medical necessity for skilled speech therapy services, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, multidisciplinary team Involvement, counseling, referrals, and education.

What the Speech Language Pathologist Will Do

Independently evaluates and diagnoses functional abilities/disabilities under provider order within the areas of speech, language, voice, cognition, feeding and swallowing, fluency, resonance, and auditory habilitation/rehabilitation through standardized and informal testing procedures. Establishes patient-centered treatment goals in collaboration with the patient, family, and care team. Establishes written treatment plan and administers treatment for each patient according to stated goals. Documents evaluation and treatment of all patients in compliance with department standards, ASHA code of ethics, and medical-legal regulations. Provides education and instruction to the patient and family regarding evaluation results, plan of care, recommended interventions, home exercise programs. Including providing written instructions, as necessary. Provides culturally responsive care by creating a culturally safe environment, utilizing appropriate assessment and treatment materials, and obtaining language interpretation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a graduate of a Master’s program accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Required: Master’s in applicable field. State of Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist License or Speech-Language Pathologist Educational Limited Temporary License during their clinical fellowship year (CF), or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire date. Hold and maintain the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology through ASHA or be provisionally accepted during their clinical fellowship year (CF). American Heart Association BLS or equivalent

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.