Speech Language Pathologist Home Health Care Macomb Suburbs

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for Home Health Care in the Macomb Suburbs, 20 hours per week during daytime hours. The role focuses on delivering clinical services, collaboration with patients and families, and ongoing evaluation of communication and swallowing disorders.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, completion of the Praxis exam, and Clinical Fellowship Year, with at least one year of clinical experience.

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

• Deliver dynamic clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and HFHS staff to address communication and swallowing challenges.
• Diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders and evaluate prognosis.
• Create customized treatment and therapy programs that get results.
• Schedule and conduct follow-up visits with patients.
• Master clinical equipment to measure speech production during evaluations and treatment.
• Perform endoscopic assessments of vocal fold vibratory function and swallowing function.
• Partner with dietary personnel to develop menus for swallowing challenges.
• Empower patients by prescribing communication technology after cancer or laryngeal surgery.
• Educate patients to use new tools and develop stronger communication skills.
• Champion departmental growth through education and research programs.
• Lead and mentor graduate students and clinical fellows with scheduling and feedback.
• Represent HFHS at conferences educating organizations about programs.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited graduate program

Job description

Job Description

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver dynamic clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients by:
• Collaborating with patients, families, and HFHS staff to explore communication and swallowing challenges;
• Diagnosing speech, language, and swallowing disorders while evaluating patient conditions and prognosis;
• Creating customized treatment and therapy programs that get results;
• Scheduling and conducting engaging patient follow-up visits.
• Master clinical equipment to measure and analyze speech production characteristics during patient evaluations and treatment sessions.
• Perform endoscopic assessments of vocal fold vibratory function and swallowing function with precision and care.
• Partner with dietary personnel to develop creative nutritional menus and eating programs tailored for patients with swallowing challenges.
• Empower patients by prescribing appropriate communication technology following cancer or laryngeal surgery, then coaching them to confidently use their new tools and develop stronger communication skills.
• Champion departmental growth by actively participating in education and research programs, including program development, clinical fellow orientation, and hands-on instruction.
• Lead and mentor departmental graduate students and clinical fellows through work scheduling, motivation, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
• Represent HFHS with pride at community, regional, and national conferences while educating local organizations about the innovative programs available.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned or requested to support team success.

Qualifications:
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