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.
- This position is based at the Taubman Center Otolaryngology ambulatory care unit and will be in support of head and neck (H&N) cancer patients.
- Evaluation of adults with communication and swallowing disorders secondary to H&N cancer.
- Treatment of adults with communication and swallowing disorders secondary to H&N cancer.
- Education of patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders secondary to H&N cancer.
- Documentation of clinical findings, adhering to regulatory agency and insurance requirements.
- Participation in monthly H&N cancer support group.
- Participation in quality improvement efforts through the lean in daily work initiative.
- M.A. or M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Michigan Licensure or eligibility for state of Michigan licensure
- Progressively complex experience with the assessment and treatment of voice, articulation, resonance, laryngeal and swallowing disorders.
- Excellent communication skills:verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively with medical and allied health professionals within an interdisciplinary team
- Previous experience treating Head and Neck Cancer patients is preferred.
This is a FLSA exempt position based at the main medical campus of University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers and will be working a day schedule, Monday through Friday.
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.
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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine, by the start of the fall term on August 30, 2021. This includes those working or learning remotely. More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.
