Company Description At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all. Job Description Speech Language Pathologist- Home Health Care - Macomb Suburbs - 20 Hours - Days **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** • **Deliver dynamic clinical speech-language pathology services** to HFHS patients by: • Collaborating with patients, families, and HFHS staff to explore communication and swallowing challenges; • Diagnosing speech, language, and swallowing disorders while evaluating patient conditions and prognosis; • Creating customized treatment and therapy programs that get results; • Scheduling and conducting engaging patient follow-up visits. • **Master clinical equipment** to measure and analyze speech production characteristics during patient evaluations and treatment sessions. • **Perform endoscopic assessments** of vocal fold vibratory function and swallowing function with precision and care. • **Partner with dietary personnel** to develop creative nutritional menus and eating programs tailored for patients with swallowing challenges. • **Empower patients** by prescribing appropriate communication technology following cancer or laryngeal surgery, then coaching them to confidently use their new tools and develop stronger communication skills. • **Champion departmental growth** by actively participating in education and research programs, including program development, clinical fellow orientation, and hands-on instruction. • **Lead and mentor** departmental graduate students and clinical fellows through work scheduling, motivation, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance. • **Represent HFHS with pride** at community, regional, and national conferences while educating local organizations about the innovative programs available. • **Take on additional responsibilities** as assigned or requested to support team success. Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited graduate program; • Successful completion of the National Praxis Examination; • Successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year. • One year of experience in a clinical setting required. LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: • The State of Michigan license; Certificate of Clinical Competence by ASHA