Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP )

Trinity Health•Muskegon, MI

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist independently provides quality speech-language pathology services in compliance with ASHA standards and the SLP scope of practice. The role evaluates the medical necessity of skilled speech therapy and uses evidence-based interventions, multidisciplinary collaboration, counseling, referrals, and education to improve patients’ participation, independence, and functioning. This is a relief position with zero scheduled weekly hours and variable day shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of a master's program accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); a master's degree in an applicable field is required.
Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist license, Speech-Language Pathologist Educational Limited Temporary License during the clinical fellowship year, or eligibility to obtain licensure before the hire date.
Hold and maintain the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC), or be provisionally accepted during the clinical fellowship year.
American Heart Association BLS certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate and diagnose functional abilities and disabilities, under provider order, across speech, language, voice, cognition, feeding and swallowing, fluency, resonance, and auditory habilitation or rehabilitation using standardized and informal tests.
Establish patient-centered treatment goals with the patient, family, and care team.
Develop written treatment plans and provide treatment according to established goals.
Document patient evaluations and treatment in accordance with department standards, the ASHA Code of Ethics, and medical-legal regulations.
Educate and instruct patients and families about evaluation results, plans of care, recommended interventions, and home exercise programs, providing written instructions as needed.
Provide culturally responsive care by creating a culturally safe environment, using appropriate assessment and treatment materials, and obtaining language interpretation when needed.