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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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a certified and licensed Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide inpatient care coverage at Mott Hospital, providing:

Assessment and treatment of children with speech, language, feeding/swallowing delayed or disordered development. Education of families regarding communication and feeding/swallowing development and methods of improving function. Examine, test, diagnose and administer remedial treatments for patients with speech disorders. Evaluate patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language and oral motor disorders.Record speech samples and conduct phonetic analyses of speech ability. Document test results and recommend remedial treatment. Perform evaluation with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills. Confer with associates and institutes treatment utilizing corrective exercises and special equipment. Maintain active and supportive communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Required Qualifications*M.A. or M.S. In Speech-Language PathologyCurrent licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan is necessary.A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), or, eligibility to initiate a Clinical FellowshipExcellent communication skills, verbal and writtenAbility to work effectively with medical and allied health professionals within an interdisciplinary teamWork Schedule

Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00

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.

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.