Speech-LanguagePathologistSr

**Scope of Work** In addition to the essential duties of a Staff Speech Language Pathologist, the Senior Speech Language Pathologist utilizes a designated portion of their work week to assist rehab leadership in the management of staff and operational workflow processes. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist is responsible to support and monitor staff performance, education and competency including organizing in-services and taking a lead with performance and process improvement efforts. This position assists rehab leadership, as directed, in hiring and orienting new therapy staff. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist supports providing oversight of the clinic’s environment of care to ensure a Culture of Safety and Joint Commission and other regulatory compliance. This position is responsible to promote the safety and quality of therapy services and contribute to achieving financial budgetary expectations. **STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. · Master’s Degree, Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), ASHA. · Experience in adult/children neurological speech and language disorders, evaluation and treatment, including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, laryngectomy, stuttering and voice disorders. · Experience with head and neck cancer, tracheostomies, cognition, TBI, dementia, and modified barium swallow studies Certification, Licensure, Registration: · Certificate of Clinical Competence, America Speech-Language-Hearing Association, (required) or · Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association · Licensure in Speech Pathology-Michigan (required)or temporary license during the CFY (required)