Pediactric Speech Language Pathologist at Emagine Health Services – Dearborn, Michigan

General Function

The Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) will be primarily responsible for performing screenings, assessing patient condition, and designing therapy and treatment plans to help the patient develop necessary speech skills.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

At minimum has a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Must have a valid state license or certification.
Experience working with various age groups is preferred, not required.
Is proficient with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases.
Is attentive and caring with the ability to develop individualized education plans (IEPs).
Job Duties & Responsibilities

Diagnoses, treats, and prevents speech, language, and swallowing disorders
Creates treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
Performs screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
Educates patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
Keeps detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
Reports progress and status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders.
Works with people who don't have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but want to learn how to communicate more effectively (e.g., work on accent modification or other forms of communication enhancement).
Working Conditions

The work environment includes the clinic and patient homes.
Some lifting and physical exertion may be required.
Flexibility in work hours may be necessary to accommodate patient needs (evenings hours 3pm-7:30pm, Saturdays if needed).
Abilities & Skills

Ability to efficiently write and communicate verbally as part of a healthcare team.
Ability to work supportively with other professionals and staff.
Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements.
About Emagine Health Services

Emagine Health Services is a private, female-owned agency providing a range of services to children and adults. Passionate and quality care is our trademark, and we are excited to have you on the team!

Working with vulnerable populations is critically important. We must ensure we are offering the highest quality of care tailored to those that need it. Our clinics, as we tell our client- families, are nurturing child-centered environments where our kids feel safe to take risks, learn and grow. Our clinics are a safe space for our adults to feel heard and heal. Our vision is to provide culturally competent, holistic, and wellness-focused services that promote children’s social-emotional development, prevent development of mental health challenges, and address social-emotional problems that currently exist.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time