Speech & Language Pathologist- Inpatient Rehab and Acute

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech & Language Pathologist provides differential diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders to maximize patients’ communication abilities. The role includes developing individualized treatment plans, documenting evaluation results and progress, counseling patients and families, and making recommendations and referrals. The position participates in patient conferences and department education, supports graduate student affiliates and volunteers, keeps current with developments in the field, and assists the manager with policies, procedures, and programs. The role provides quality patient care in consideration of age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs. The Speech-Language Pathologist consults with, advises, reports to, and is responsible to the Manager of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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 issues 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 resources.
• Participate in patient conferences when appropriate and communicate with medical staff 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 relevant literature and attending professional conferences.
• Assist the manager in developing new policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide quality patient care that considers age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs.
• Participate actively in department in-services and educational programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 403B.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level