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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - CHM Speech Services

Tenet Healthcare, Detroit, Maine, us, 04929

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Children's Hospital of Michigan

is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, health care dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder care, childcare, auto, home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary / Responsibilities Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, diagnoses and treats speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Diagnoses speech, language, cognitive and oropharyngeal swallowing disorders utilizing a variety of tests such as articulation, language, voice/resonance, fluency, cognitive communication skills, etc. Researches and analyzes patients' medical history from test performances, medical records and case histories. Utilizes information to diagnose and treat patients.

Designs treatment plans and administers treatment to patients with speech, language and oropharyngeal swallowing disorders. Counsels, educates and advises patients and their families regarding communicative, cognitive and swallowing functioning, and develops home programs for patients as needed.

Documents diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress notes according to departmental procedures; codes information for billing purposes to ensure maximum reimbursement from third‑party payers. Participates as a member of the inter‑disciplinary rehabilitation team; attends chart rounds and departmental meetings. Provides presentations and/or in‑service education to professional staff, students, outside community, etc.

May instruct and monitor speech and language pathology interns. Enhances professional expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences, reading, professional organizations, etc.

Qualifications

Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology.

Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan.

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.

Six to twelve months additional experience preferred.

Facility Description Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including positron emission tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan – Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement & Eligibility Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Tenet participates in the E‑Verify and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) programs. Follow the links below for additional information.

E‑Verify:

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WOTC:

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