How to Apply
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
Michigan Medicine is recruiting a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team of 3 LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal therapists on the Cochlear Implant and Pediatric Otolaryngology teams. The Cochlear Implant Program at Michigan Medicine specializes in pre- and post-operative care for cochlear implant candidates and recipients. Our program was established in 1984 and has provided cochlear implants to over 3000 individuals. The C.S. Mott Children?s Hospital Pediatric Otolaryngology Clinic provides comprehensive care for children with hearing concerns, from birth through age 21. Speech-Language Pathologists are integral team members, both pre- and post-operatively. Working on this team of physicians and audiologists, we provide testing, diagnosis, and treatment of children with hearing disorders.
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 savings
Responsibilities*
This position will be responsible for performing pre- and post-operative speech and language evaluations, evaluations and re-evaluations of children with other hearing technologies, and providing Listening and Spoken Language therapy to support development of listening and spoken language for children with permanent hearing loss who utilize cochlear implant(s), hearing aid(s), or bone conduction hearing device(s). There may also be opportunity to provide auditory rehabilitation for adult patients following cochlear implantation.
The position may also involve participation in the design, development, and implementation of clinical and research protocols and presentation or publication of research findings. Opportunities exist for participation in lectures, workshops, and in-services to professionals throughout the state of Michigan and beyond.
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
- LSLS certified Auditory verbal therapist is required for the senior level
- Michigan Licensure or eligibility for state of Michigan licensure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with medical and allied health professionals within an interdisciplinary team
Senior:
Progressively complex clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology, with no less than 5 years of evaluation/treatment experience is required
Desired Qualifications*
- Prior experience working with children with hearing loss
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.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
This is a full time, FLSA exempt position based at Briarwood Hearing Rehabilitation Center and CS Mott Hospital working a day schedule, Monday through Friday.
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.