Speech Pathologist

UP Health System: Portage

Schedule:

Full Time .8 FTE 32 hrs/wk day shift

This position has a $5,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates

Your experience matters

UP Health System Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role:

• Provides inpatient, outpatient and long-term care services

• Performs patient assessment.

• Establish a plan of care.

• Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established care plan.

• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

• Plans for discharge of patients.

• Communicate with patients, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
Applicants should have successful completion of Speech Language Pathology program and hold a current Speech Therapy license in the state of Michigan. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required (Available Upon Hire)

• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

• Speech Therapy License in the state of Michigan

More about UPHS Portage

UP Health System - Portage is a 36 bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.