Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric - Part Time Days 20 Hours - Detroit

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (ASHA–certified) to deliver comprehensive clinical services for adults and children with speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders. The role includes evaluation, diagnosis, therapy and follow-up, under supervision of ASHA-certified SLPs.

Responsibilities include developing therapy plans, conducting follow-up visits, and collaborating with dietitians.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Praxis Examination.
• Successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.
• One year of clinical experience required.
• Pediatric SLP with 1 year experience including autism and feeding disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients, including consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
• Develops treatment/therapy programs and schedules patient follow-up visits.
• Operates clinical equipment during evaluations and treatments.
• Performs endoscopic assessment of vocal fold function and swallowing.
• Collaborates with dietary staff on nutrition and eating programs for patients with limited swallowing abilities.
• Educates patients on communication technology post-surgery and supports family learning.
• Supervises graduate students and clinical fellows and participates in education and research activities.
• Represents the Institution at conferences and community events.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Praxis Examination

Clinical Fellowship Year

1 year clinical experience

Pediatric SLP experience (autism, feeding disorders)

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.

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.

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.
• Pediatric speech-language pathologist with 1 year experience working with children with speech and language delays and disorders including children on the autism spectrum and those with feeding disorders preferred.

Licensures And Certifications Required

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

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: Speech Pathology
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable