Part time
Day ShiftTrinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Schedule: PRN- Contingent Non-Benefitted, Day Shift
Rate: $51.27 Flat Rate POSITION PURPOSE
Provides differential diagnosis of speech and language disorders and provides appropriate therapeutic intervention to maximize communication ability. Active participation is required in department in-services and educational programs. The Speech-Language Pathologist consults with, advises, reports to and is responsible to the Manager of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Provides evaluation and diagnosis of speech, language, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.
Designs and implements individual treatment plans.
Counsels patients and their families concerning social, behavioral and psychological problems associated with communication and swallowing disorders.
Provides thorough documentation of test data and Speech-Language progress.
Provides patient and family recommendations and referrals to appropriate health, educational and vocational sources.
Participates in patient conferences when appropriate and communicates with individual members of medical staff concerning patient treatment as necessary.
Organizes and participates in education activities for patients, their families, and other health personnel.
Provides direction for graduate student affiliates and volunteers.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading the appropriate literature and attending professional conferences. Assists manager in the development of new policies, procedures and programs.
Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the speech-language pathology profession.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
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 related experience
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.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
