Speech Language Pathologist Pediatric

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (ASHA certified) to provide comprehensive services for adults and children with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. The role includes evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up, with supervision of clinical fellows where applicable.

The candidate should have a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP eligibility, and completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year, with at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• CCC-SLP certification or eligibility required
• Successful completion of Praxis Examination
• Successful completion of Clinical Fellowship Year
• 1 year of clinical experience required
• Pediatric experience with autism and feeding disorders preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients
• Consult with patients, families, and staff about communication and swallowing disorders
• Diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders
• Develop treatment/therapy programs and conduct follow-up visits
• Supervise graduate students and clinical fellows as needed
• Engage in departmental education and research activities
• Represent the institution at conferences and community events

Skills

ASHA certification

Clinical fellowship supervision

Pediatric familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification

Clinical Fellowship Year completion

Michigan state license

Tools

Endoscopic evaluation equipment

Communication assistive technology

Job description

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.

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:

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.


• 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