Speech Pathologist Casual

About The Unit

The Speech and Language Pathology Department is widely recognized for its excellent programs dealing with adult communication disorders resulting from a brain injury, voice problems, swallowing disorders or oral motor dysfunction. We also offer lymphedema services at this location.

Scope of Work

The Speech-Language Pathologist is an independent health care professional who provides individualized patient care that assesses and treats speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in children and adults per physician referral. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating referred patients, establishing patient- and family-centered goals, and developing and executing treatment plans to promote or maximize independence in the discharged setting. The staff Speech Language Pathologist also participates in performance improvement and educational opportunities that promote the growth and development of the department and profession.

Standard Qualifications

• Education / Training: Master’s Degree, Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), ASHA.
• Work Experience: Experience in adult/children neurological speech and language disorders, evaluation and treatment, including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, laryngectomy, stuttering, and voice disorders.
• Experience with head and neck cancer, tracheostomies, cognition, TBI, dementia, and modified barium swallow studies.
• Certification, Licensure, Registration: Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (required) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association.
• Licensure in Speech Pathology‑Michigan (required) or temporary license during the CFY (required).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Employment Details

Primary Location: SITE – Farmington Hills Hospital – 28050 Grand River Ave – Farmington Hills

Department Name: Occupational Therapy – Farmington Hills Hosp

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 0.03

Hours of Work: Variable

Days Worked: Variable

Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.