Speech Language Pathologist Home Health Care Oakland County Suburbs

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver dynamic clinical services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders.

You will diagnose, develop personalized therapy programs, and conduct follow-up visits. Collaborating with HFHS teams including dietetics, you’ll ensure integrated care and patient-centered outcomes. Mentoring fellows and presenting at conferences are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Praxis examination completed.
• Clinical Fellowship Year completed.
• One year of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical speech-language pathology services to patients.
• Diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create personalized, engaging therapy programs.
• Schedule and conduct follow-up visits to track progress.
• Master clinical equipment for evaluations and treatments.
• Collaborate with dietary team on swallowing-related programs.
• Empower patients by adapting communication technology post-surgery.
• Mentor fellows and graduate students; participate in education and research.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Clinical Fellowship Year completed

1 year clinical experience

Job description

Job Description

Ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Here's what you'll be doing:

• Deliver dynamic clinical speech-language pathology services to our patients, including:
• Partner with patients, families, and our HFHS team to tackle communication and swallowing challenges head-on;
• Diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders with precision, and evaluate each patient's unique condition and potential;
• Create personalized, engaging treatment and therapy programs that actually work;
• Schedule and conduct follow-up visits to track progress and celebrate wins.
• Master clinical equipment to measure speech production characteristics during evaluations and treatment sessions—think of it as your toolkit for success!
• Perform endoscopic assessments of vocal fold vibratory function and swallowing function with expertise and care.
• Collaborate with our dietary team to develop nutritional menus and eating programs that support patients with swallowing challenges—teamwork at its finest.
• Empower patients by prescribing appropriate communication technology after cancer or laryngeal surgery, and teach them to use it effectively to reclaim their voice and communication skills.
• Contribute to the bigger picture by participating in departmental education and research programs, including program development and mentoring clinical fellows and graduate students.
• Lead and inspire departmental graduate students and clinical fellows through work scheduling, motivation, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
• Be our ambassador by representing HFHS at community, regional, and national conferences, and educating local organizations about the amazing programs we offer.
• Stay flexible and tackle other related duties as assigned or requested—because great teams adapt and support each other!

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