About this opportunity
Henry Ford Health lists this Speech Language Pathologist Contingent opportunity in wyandotte, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
n** GENERAL SUMMARY: **
nSchedule: Contingent
nSpeech-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.
n** PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: **
nnProvides clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients including:nnConsultation with patients, family, and HFHS staff about communication and swallowing disorders;
nDiagnoses speech, language or swallowing disorders and evaluates patient's condition and prognosis;
nDevelops treatment/therapy programs for patients;
nSchedules and conducts patient follow-up visits.
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nOperates clinical equipment to measure speech production characteristics during patient evaluations and treatment.
nPerforms endoscopic assessment of vocal fold vibratory function and swallowing function.
nInteracts with dietary personnel in developing nutritional menus and/or eating programs for patients with limited swallowing abilities.
nPrescribes appropriate communication technology after cancer or laryngeal surgery. Teaches patient to utilize technology and effectively develop their communication skills.
nParticipates in all phases of departmental education and research programs including program development and clinical fellow orientation and instruction.
nSupervises the activities of departmental graduate students and clinical fellows including work scheduling, motivation, performance appraisal, and day-to-day work duties.
nRepresents the Institution at community, regional and national conferences. Educates local community and social organizations on programs available at HFHS.
nPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested.
n nnQualifications:
Qualifications
n** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: **
nnMaster’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited graduate program;
nSuccessful completion of the National Praxis Examination;
nSuccessful completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.
nOne year of experience in a clinical setting required.
n n** LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: **
nnThe State of Michigan license; Certificate of Clinical Competence by ASHA
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Worksite address
wyandotte, MI, 48192, US
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