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Ionia, Michigan

SIH- SPEECH PATHOLOGIST-PD (FLAT RATE)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Opportunity
  • Job ID: 55357
  • Positions Location: Ionia, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Evaluates

Description

Positions Location: Ionia, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Evaluates and treats speech and language pathologies; cognitive/ communication difficulties related to speech and language; and swallowing difficulties in acute care and outpatient settings for adults and outpatient setting for pediatrics.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

Evaluate and assess patients based upon the referral / establish reasonable goals with patient and/or caregivers.

Provide patient and/or caregiver education about the results of the evaluation, method of treatment and the results of treatment. Instruct patients and/or family members in home programs.

Perform treatment according to the established plan within the scope of Speech Language Pathology.

Performs medical record documentation according to established criteria.

Re-evaluate patients, assess their progress, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning.

Communicate with other health care professionals verbally and in writing.

Delegate to Rehab Aides, and students/interns as appropriate

Supervision including directing, reviewing work performed, training, and cosigning notes for interventions provided by Rehab Aides, Volunteers, and students/interns ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided.

Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.

Participate in In-services, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and other meetings as needed.

Follow Sparrow Hospital and Department specific policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines to ensure patient safety including, but not limited to: Infection Prevention, Privacy, and environmental safety.

Supports and serves as a role model reflecting the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Hospital system

Provide Cross-Coverage to other Community Hospitals as needed.

Willingness to be trained in specialty areas as indicated by needs of the clinic to meet patient needs

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

  • Current Michigan Speech Language Pathology License.
  • Membership in American Speech language Hearing Association, ASHA.
  • CPR/BLS certification.
  • Completion of SLP Clinical Fellowship, preferred.
  • Certificate for Clinical Competence through American Speech language Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred.

Work Experience

  • At least one year of clinical experience treating Adult and Pediatric patients, preferred.
  • Experience with voice disorders, preferred.
  • Previous Experience with adult patients in videofluroscopic swallow studies, preferred.

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program in Speech/ Language Pathology.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

  • Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare associates.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.

UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge—ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements

  • Shift Days
  • Degree Type / Education Level Master's
  • Status Per Diem
  • Facility Sparrow Ionia Hospital
  • Experience Level Under 4 Years

Key Responsibilities

The speech pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing difficulties in both acute care and outpatient settings. They are also responsible for documenting medical records, educating caregivers, and supervising rehab aides and students.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Speech pathologyCognitive communication therapySwallowing therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterpersonal communicationClinical supervisionPatient educationVideofluoroscopic swallow studies

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 28 employers

9
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,691 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Ionia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Median resident rent
$852/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sparrow

Hospitals and Health Care
Lansing, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Complimentary Medbridge subscription
Continuing education courses
Market leading wages