Speech & Language Pathologist

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Speech-Language Pathologist for acute care services.

• Evaluation and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an academic university hospital acute care setting
• Opportunities for increasingly complex diagnostic work, including completion of outpatient videofluoroscopic swallow studies
• Documentation of clinical findings, adhering to regulatory agency and insurance requirements
• Education of patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders

Required Qualifications*

• M.A. or M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• State of Michigan licensure
• Progressively complex experience with the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, resonance, cognitive-communicative and swallowing disorders.
• Excellent or strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively with medical and allied health professionals within an interdisciplinary team
• Not a clinical fellowship year (CFY) position
• Full-time position with benefits; including professional development funding

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous experience in an acute care hospital
• Ability to perform and interpret videofluoroscopic swallowing studies

Work Schedule

NOTE: Full time position, 40 hours/week will include weekends

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253759

Working Title

Speech & Language Pathologist

Job Title

Speech & Language Pathologist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Speech-Lang

Posting Begin/End Date

8/30/2024 - 9/29/2024

Career Interest

Patient Care Services