Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric

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. Experience working with augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) devices desired.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.
2. Operates clinical equipment to measure speech production characteristics during patient evaluations and treatment.
3. Teaches patient to utilize technology and effectively develop their communication skills.
4. Participates in all phases of departmental education and research programs including program development and clinical fellow orientation and instruction.
5. Supervises the activities of departmental graduate students and clinical fellows including work scheduling, motivation, performance appraisal, and day-to-day work duties.
6. Represents the Institution at community, regional and national conferences.
7. Educates local community and social organizations on programs available at Henry Ford Health.
8. 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.
• 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