What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist- Home Health Care - Oakland County Suburbs - 20 Hours - Days position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) with certification by the American SpeechLanguage-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.
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- The State of Michigan license; Certificate of Clinical Competence by ASHA
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