Speech Language Pathologist - 36 Hours - Day Shift - Wyandotte Hospital

Davita Inc.; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join their team at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. The role involves providing clinical services for speech and swallowing disorders, developing treatment plans, and supervising clinical fellows. Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant licensure. This opportunity offers significant professional development within a well-established rehabilitation service organization.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited program required.
• One year of clinical experience necessary.
• Completion of National Praxis Examination and Clinical Fellowship Year.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical speech-language pathology services to patients.
• Diagnoses and develops treatment programs for communication disorders.
• Supervises graduate students and clinical fellows.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Clinical services

Therapeutic program development

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) with certification by the American Speech Language-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.

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Rehabilitation Services are provided in partnership with Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. This partnership allows for rehabilitation providers to take advantage of the extensive research, continuing education opportunities, and care excellence provided by the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital for the past 34 consecutive years.

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: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital


• Department: Speech - WHMC


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable