Speech Pathologist PRN

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 evaluates referred patients, establishes patient‑ and family‑centered goals and develops and executes 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 A. Education / Training: Master’s Degree, Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), ASHA. B. 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. C. Certification, Licensure, Registration: Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (required). Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association. Licensure in Speech Pathology – Michigan (required) or temporary license during the CFY (required). Location & Employment Details Primary Location: Dearborn Hospital – 18101 Oakwood Blvd – Dearborn. Department Name: Speech Pathology – Dearborn Hosp. Employment Type: Part time. Shift: Day. Weekly Scheduled Hours: 0.01 Hours of Work 7:30a‑4:00p; 8:00a‑4:30p. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr