Speech Lang Pathologist- Home Health Care - Macomb Suburbs - 20 Hours - Days

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist for home health care in the Macomb suburbs. The successful candidate will provide assessment and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders, contributing to a comprehensive care approach. Responsibilities include developing therapy programs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program required.
• Successful completion of the National Praxis Examination.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical speech-language pathology services to patients.
• Diagnoses speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develops treatment programs and conducts follow-up visits.

Skills

Communication

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Therapy Development

Patient Interaction

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Lang Pathologist- Home Health Care - Macomb Suburbs - 20 Hours - Days

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Henry Ford Home Health Care is a comprehensive network of home health products and services that focuses on the complex needs of patients and caregivers. Available programs include chronic care management, joint replacement care, specialty infusion and transplant care, wound, ostomy and continence nursing, and palliative care to name a few. Henry Ford Home Health Care’s services are provided by qualified registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified wound, ostomy and continence nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech - language pathologists, medical social workers, dietitians, and home health aides.

General Summary

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) with certification by the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA) provide clinical services to individuals with adult and pediatric speech, language cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders. Services include diagnosis, evaluation, therapy, treatment and follow-up. All clinical fellows in Speech-Language Pathology are supervised by ASHA certified SLP’s.

Principal Duties And 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/Experience Required

• 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.
  
  

Licensures And Certifications Required

• The State of Michigan license; Certificate of Clinical Competence by ASHA
  
  

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services
• Department: HHC Speech Therapist - OFP
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services

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