Speech Pathologist - Full Time - Outpatient Pediatrics

Valley Health; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program Incentives

Job summary

Valley Health in Warren, MI, seeks a Therapist I to provide high-quality rehabilitation services across various clinical settings. The ideal candidate will hold a Post-Graduate Certificate or a degree in Speech Therapy and must possess a valid SLP License. New hires may receive relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus ranging from $15,000 to $25,000. Benefits include a zero-deductible health plan, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid SLP License in Virginia/West Virginia at time of hire.
• Must have BLS Certification before completion of orientation.
• Learning proficiency in providing discipline-specific interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services adhering to guidelines.
• Evaluate patient needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Remain updated with professional competencies and educational needs.

Skills

Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Proficiency in discipline-specific interventions

Age-specific patient interaction

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

Job Description

As a Therapist I, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best‑practice service to its customers. The Therapist I may be employed in any rehab setting, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline‑specific interventions to improve safety and functional independence through the rehab process. The therapist’s feedback is critical to determine and recommend the patient’s progression through the continuum of care. The Therapist I is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and continuing education. The therapist is mindful of fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and recognizing the need for program development and process improvement initiatives. Clinical settings may include acute areas such as orthopedics, medical/surgical, pulmonary, neurology, cardiac ICU, step down, trauma, NICU (OT), CST, inpatient rehab, orthopedics, neurology, trauma, outpatient orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, women’s health, drivability, vestibular, lymphedema, aquatics, vision, and wound care.

New hires may be eligible for relocation assistance. They may also be eligible for a sign‑on bonus of $15,000 or $25,000 depending on experience, or up to $30,000 in student loan reimbursement.

Education

Post‑Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Therapy.

Certification & Licensure

• SLP License – Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) AHA approved. New hires must have AHA appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
• Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs, which may be age‑specific.
• Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency for entry‑level, setting‑defined basic competency in the provision of discipline‑specific interventions.

Benefits

• A Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional well‑being
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive‑Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on‑campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.