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What You'll Do

Speech-Language Pathologist will work in tandem with surgeons targeting pre-operative diagnostics, post-operative diagnostics and rehabilitation to help restore and improve speech, voice and swallowing following head and neck cancer.
 

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 savingsResponsibilities*Treatment of adults with communication and swallowing disorders, with specific focus on disorders of voice.Evaluation of adults and adolescents with communication and swallowing disorders, including specific disorders of voice:  Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM), post-laryngectomy, as well as cough.Documentation of clinical findings, adhering to regulatory agency and insurance requirements.Education of patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders.Required Qualifications*Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology. Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan is necessaryCurrent licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan is necessary.ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence a warded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), or, eligibility to initiate a Clinical Fellowship, is required.Progressively complex experience with the assessment and treatment of speech, resonance, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.Previous experience with videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing is desirable.Previous experience with assessment/treatment of PDFM is desirable.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.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.