Speech-Language Pathologist [PRN]

Origami Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Origami provides comprehensive rehabilitation for children and adults with neurological, developmental, mental health, and orthopedic conditions through their residential and outpatient programs. With their compassionate and innovative services, Origami creates opportunities and transforms lives. 

If you want to make a difference in the lives of our community members through mission-driven work with a close-knit interdisciplinary team, Origami Rehabilitation is the place for you. The Origami team shares the collective goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients. This goal is achieved through a positive growth-mindset, knowledge sharing, and a sincere commitment to growing individually and collectively through collaboration and continued education. 

Origami’s core values are Celebrate the Individual, Inspire Excellence, Serve with Integrity, and Lead with Passion. If these values speak to you, please consider applying today or reach out to Origami’s Human Resources team to learn more about the employment experience at Origami Rehabilitation! HR@origamirehab.org


Position Summary: Are you looking for a role that offers variety, collaboration, and the opportunity to make an impact across multiple therapy settings? As a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist at Origami, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work across three distinct Lansing-based therapy environments, each offering a different experience while staying rooted in the same mission, core values, and collaborative culture all within a 15- to 20-minute radius: Origami Main (Mason), Origami Greenlawn (South Lansing), Origami West (West Lansing).

While each location has its own unique setting, they all share a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to excellence, and a welcoming, engaging atmosphere. You’ll collaborate with supportive and fun treatment teams that work together to provide high-quality care.

This position is perfect for someone who is flexible, adaptable, and excited by variety, as your work location will shift based on organizational needs yet remain local to Lansing! If you're looking for a role that allows you to experience different therapy settings while being part of one unified, mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you!


Benefits & Rewards

• No evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Paid on the job training
• Join a diverse and caring team
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer provided liability coverage

Essential Duties:

• Model positive behavior to foster a safe, respectful, and supportive therapeutic environment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information internally and with external partners.
• Proactively address tasks and utilize problem-solving techniques for smooth communication and timely resolutions.
• Adhere to ASHA’s code of ethics and State of Michigan regulations while evaluating and treating clients referred by physicians.
• Document assessments, progress notes, discharge summaries, and billing information promptly and accurately.
• Provide education on swallowing precautions, alternative modalities, and best practices to clients, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement through data collection, analysis, and active participation in committees.
• Manage schedules, report necessary repairs, request resources, and cover SLP services as needed, upholding emergency procedures and other assigned duties.

Requirements:

• Interest in treating children and adult populations
• Possess a valid State Driver’s License or ability to plan and provide transportation as required
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
• Possess a valid Speech-Language Pathology License in the State of Michigan
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification (provided by Origami)
• Embraces and embodies Origami's core values: 
  • Celebrate the Individual.
  • Inspire Excellence.
  • Serve with Integrity.
  • Lead with Passion.

Preferences:

• Neurological rehabilitation education/experience

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to palpate, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop kneel or crawl. Accommodated alternatives are acceptable if they accomplish the necessary essential tasks. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to assist in transfers, gait, and mobility training. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Origami is an At-Will Employer. By submitting an application, you grant Origami Rehabilitation permission to contact the identified employers, references, and educational institutions to verify the information provided within this application. I further understand that any dishonest, false or incomplete answers or information on this application or subsequent interviews are grounds for immediate dismissal. Due to the nature of our work, should you be offered a conditional offer of employment a background check, fingerprinting, physical, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Report check are required prior to start date. Should you need assistance in completing this application for any reason please contact a member of the human resources department at hr@origamirehab.org We would be happy to assist you personally.