Speech & Language Pathologist- Inpatient Rehab and Acute

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is hiring a full-time Speech & Language Pathologist for inpatient rehabilitation and acute care in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The position provides differential diagnosis of speech and language disorders and appropriate therapeutic intervention to maximize communication ability. The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and diagnoses speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders and designs and implements individual treatment plans. The role participates in department in-services and educational programs and consults with, advises, reports to, and is responsible to the Manager of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Six to twelve months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Design and implement individual treatment plans.
• Counsel patients and families about social, behavioral, and psychological problems associated with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Document test data and Speech-Language progress thoroughly.
• Provide patient and family recommendations and referrals to appropriate health, educational, and vocational sources.
• Participate in patient conferences when appropriate and communicate with medical staff members about patient treatment as necessary.
• Organize and participate in educational activities for patients, families, and other health personnel.
• Provide direction for graduate student affiliates and volunteers.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments by reading appropriate literature and attending professional conferences.
• Assist the manager in developing new policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide quality patient care while considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent practice and application of speech-language pathology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time