Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) with certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) deliver dynamic clinical services to individuals with adult and pediatric speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. Services span diagnosis, evaluation, therapy, treatment, and follow-up care. All clinical fellows in Speech-Language Pathology work under the mentorship of ASHA-certified SLPs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver engaging clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients, including:

  • Collaborating with patients, families, and HFHS staff to explore communication and swallowing challenges;
  • Diagnosing speech, language, or swallowing disorders and evaluating patient conditions and prognosis;
  • Creating customized treatment and therapy programs tailored to each patient's needs;
  • Scheduling and conducting meaningful patient follow-up visits to track progress.

• Operate clinical equipment to capture and measure speech production characteristics during patient evaluations and treatment sessions.

• Perform endoscopic assessments of vocal fold vibratory function and swallowing capabilities.

• Partner with dietary personnel to develop nutritional menus and eating programs that work for patients with swallowing limitations.

• Recommend and teach patients to use appropriate communication technology following cancer or laryngeal surgery, helping them rebuild their communication confidence and skills.

• Jump into departmental education and research initiatives, including program development, clinical fellow orientation, and hands-on instruction.

• Guide and mentor departmental graduate students and clinical fellows, managing schedules, fostering motivation, conducting performance reviews, and supporting day-to-day work responsibilities.

• Represent HFHS at community, regional, and national conferences, sharing knowledge about available programs with local community and social organizations.

• Take on additional related duties as needed to support the team.

Qualifications

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