Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP )

IHA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Benefits from Day One

Life Insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

IHA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide high-quality services in an acute care and inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient participation, independence, and communication.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Michigan licensure or eligibility, CCC/CF eligibility, and BLS. Benefits apply from day one with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
• State licensure in Michigan as SLP or eligibility by hire date.
• CCC or CF eligibility.
• BLS certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates and diagnoses functional abilities/disabilities within speech, language, voice, cognition, feeding and swallowing, using standardized and informal testing.
• Establishes patient-centered treatment goals in collaboration with patient, family and care team; writes and implements treatment plans.
• Documents evaluation and treatment in compliance with department standards, ASHA code of ethics, and medical-legal regulations.
• Educates patient and family regarding results, plan of care, recommended interventions, and home exercise programs, including written instructions.
• Delivers culturally responsive care by ensuring a culturally safe environment and arranging language interpretation as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC

Michigan SLP license or eligibility

CF eligibility / CF year

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

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.

• Day Shift

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.