ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist: Elevate Care

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide clinical services to adults and pediatric patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders.

The role includes diagnosis, evaluation, therapy, treatment and follow-up, with supervision of clinical fellows and collaboration with HFHS staff across departments. Licensure in Michigan and CCC-SLP are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited graduate program.
• Successful completion of the National Praxis Examination.
• Successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients including consultation with patients, family, and HFHS staff about communication and swallowing disorders; diagnoses speech, language or swallowing disorders and evaluates patient’s condition and prognosis; develops treatment/therapy programs for patients; schedules and conducts patient follow-up visits.
• Operates clinical equipment to measure speech production characteristics during patient evaluations and treatment.
• Performs endoscopic assessment of vocal fold vibratory function and swallowing function.
• Interacts with dietary personnel in developing nutritional menus and/or eating programs for patients with limited swallowing abilities.
• Prescribes appropriate communication technology after cancer or laryngeal surgery. Teaches patient to utilize technology and effectively develop their communication skills.
• Participates in all phases of departmental education and research programs including program development and clinical fellow orientation and instruction.
• Supervises the activities of departmental graduate students and clinical fellows including work scheduling, motivation, performance appraisal, and day-to-day work duties.
• Represents the Institution at community, regional and national conferences. Educates local community and social organizations on programs available at HFHS.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide clinical services to adults and pediatric patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders.

The role includes diagnosis, evaluation, therapy, treatment and follow-up, with supervision of clinical fellows and collaboration with HFHS staff across departments. Licensure in Michigan and CCC-SLP are required.