Job Description
Speech Language Pathologist- Home Health Care - Macomb Suburbs - 20 Hours - Days
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver dynamic clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients by:
- Collaborating with patients, families, and HFHS staff to explore communication and swallowing challenges;
- Diagnosing speech, language, and swallowing disorders while evaluating patient conditions and prognosis;
- Creating customized treatment and therapy programs that get results;
- Scheduling and conducting engaging patient follow-up visits.
- Master clinical equipment to measure and analyze speech production characteristics during patient evaluations and treatment sessions.
- Perform endoscopic assessments of vocal fold vibratory function and swallowing function with precision and care.
- Partner with dietary personnel to develop creative nutritional menus and eating programs tailored for patients with swallowing challenges.
- Empower patients by prescribing appropriate communication technology following cancer or laryngeal surgery, then coaching them to confidently use their new tools and develop stronger communication skills.
- Champion departmental growth by actively participating in education and research programs, including program development, clinical fellow orientation, and hands-on instruction.
- Lead and mentor departmental graduate students and clinical fellows through work scheduling, motivation, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
- Represent HFHS with pride at community, regional, and national conferences while educating local organizations about the innovative programs available.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned or requested to support team success.