Speech Language Pathologist - Contingent

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Wyandotte (MI); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Part-time

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Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Rehabilitation Services, affiliated with Henry Ford Health, seeks a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist (ASHA CCC) to provide clinical services for adults and children. The role includes diagnosis, therapy planning, and follow-up with a multidisciplinary team.

The SLP will work within HFHS in Wyandotte, collaborating with dietitians and rehab staff, supervising trainees, and contributing to patient education and research initiatives.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Provides clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients including consultations with patients, family, and staff.
• Diagnoses speech, language or swallowing disorders and evaluates patient 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 evaluations and treatment.
• Performs endoscopic assessment of vocal fold function and swallowing.
• Prescribes communication technology after cancer or laryngeal surgery and teaches patients to use it.
• Participates in education and research programs and supervises students and fellows.

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)

Michigan State license

Descrizione del lavoro

• Part-time

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

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.

Qualifications

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