Flex Speech Language Pathologist

• Employment Type:

• Part time

• Shift:

• Rotating Shift

• Description:

•

Trinity 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.

• 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.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• + 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. _This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American's with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper's Act, or SJMHS's Return to Work Program_

• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran