Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Shift_8

Description:

This will be a Float position primary setting is on Inpatient Rehab but will float to acute/outpatient as needed.

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team as aSpeech & Language Pathologist in theSpeech Therapy Department awaits YOU!!!!

St. Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) is one of the nation's top healthcare service providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is part of Trinity Health , one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving communities in 21 states with 86 hospitals, 128 continuing care facilities and home health and hospice programs.

St. Mary Mercy Hospital is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, St. Mary Mercy continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. St. Mary Mercy has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The primary duties of the Speech Therapist are to test and measure those patients with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and/or swallowing impairments. As prescribed by a referring physician, the ST evaluates, establishes a treatment plan, and treats the patients. The ST is mindful of the diagnosis and considers all precautions, indications and contraindications of care.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE:

• M..A. or M. S. in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from and accredited graduate program, awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

• Previous experience in acute care and swallow disorders is preferred but entry-level positions are also available.

• Membership or eligibility for membership in the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

• Must be able to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and physical science to specialized techniques in the treatment of patients, and appropriately position patients with various conditions for different types of treatments.

• Able to instruct students, interns, and other care givers, patients and family members in methods and objectives of speech therapy.

• Consults with physicians and other professionals concerning goals, treatment, and outcomes.

• Able to assist in the orientation process of other staff.

• Willing to attend, participate and provide in-services.

Why St. Joseph Mercy Health System?

• Competitive Salaries and Shift Differentials

• Rich Benefits package which include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time off, Retirement Saving Plan with employer contribution option, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability.

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health in 21 different states!!

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.