Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time (20 Hours) - Day Shift - Detroit

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) with certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Michigan license to provide clinical services to children with speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing/feeding disorders. Services include evaluation, therapy, and follow-up care. Candidate should have experience working with children on the autism spectrum. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary autism and developmental disorders clinic preferred.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience working with children with speech and language delays and disorders including those on the autism spectrum is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical speech-language pathology services to Henry Ford Health pediatric patients including consultation with patients, family, and Henry Ford Health 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.
• 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 Henry Ford Health.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Competitive health plan options, including three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Family forming benefits.
• Discounts to dozens of businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree