Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care jobs in Westland, MI

Job description

We are looking for a skilled, sympathetic Speech Pathologist to provide quality care for our clients. The speech pathologist will perform screenings, assess patient condition, and design therapy and treatment plans to help the patient develop necessary speech skills. You should be caring and knowledgeable about speech-related conditions and therapies.

To succeed as a speech pathologist, you should be willing to alter treatment plans to better suit the individual needs of a diverse patient population. You should be caring, adaptable, analytical, and resourceful.

Speech Language Pathologist Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
• Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Educating patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
• Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
• Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Provide 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.
• Work 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).

Speech Pathologist Requirements:

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• Valid state license or certification.
• Experience with certain conditions or working with specific age groups may be preferred.
• Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.
• Excellent coaching, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases.
• Attentive and caring with the ability to develop individualized education plans (IEPs).

*Experience & Credentials with private insurance is a plus!*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: $45.00-$55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Please list your preferred availability. (Example: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• SLP: 1 year (Preferred)