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Clinical SLP Specialist Stilson Center OP Rehab Full Time Days

CompanyTenet Healthcare
LocationDetroit
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 17, 2026
About The Company
The Detroit Medical Center’s (DMC) record of service has provided medical excellence throughout the history of the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the founding of Children’s Hospital in 1886, to the creation of the first mechanical heart at Harper Hospital 50 years ago, to our compassion for the underserved, our legacy of caring is unmatched. Our medical experts are nationally recognized and each year, hundreds of DMC doctors are included in the list of America’s Best Doctors™. A reputation for excellence draws patients to world-class programs in oncology, organ transplant, cardiology, women’s services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, optometry, orthopaedics, pediatrics and rehabilitation. We are the leading academically integrated system in metropolitan Detroit and the largest health care provider in southeast Michigan. The DMC has more than 2,000 licensed beds and 3,000 affiliated physicians. Detroit Medical Center facilities employ best practices and conduct business in an atmosphere of respect and professionalism. Our recognition of and attention to diversity in our business operations and healthcare services in unparalleled. Our volunteer efforts in health education and disease prevention represent an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The DMC continues to meet the health care needs of a growing community, offering the best in medical research and development, advanced technology and optimum clinical services.
About the Role

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, diagnoses and treats speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Responsible for treating the complex/specialty cases for assigned site(s). 

Diagnoses speech, language, cognitive and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders utilizing a variety of tests such as articulation, language, voice/resonance, fluency, cognitive communications skills, etc. Researches and analyzes patients medical history from test performances, medical records and case histories. 

Utilizes information to diagnose and treat patients. Designs treatment plans and administers treatment to patients with speech, language and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders. 

Counsels, educates and advises patients and their families regarding communicative, cognitive and swallowing functioning, and develops home programs for patient as needed.

Documents diagnostic reports and therapeutic progress notes according to departmental procedures; codes information for billing purposes to ensure maximum reimbursement from third party payers.

Participates as a member of the inter-disciplinary rehabilitation team; attends chart rounds and departmental meeting. Provides staff mentoring and develops/implements educational in-services for staff.

Provides presentations and/or in-service education to professional staff, students, outside community, etc. May instruct and monitor speech and language pathology interns. Enhances professional expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences, reading, professional organizations, etc.



1. Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology.

2. Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan.

3. Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association.

4. Three years of clinical experience in order to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.

5. Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria . 

Key Skills
Speech TherapyLanguage DisordersCognitive DisordersSwallowing DisordersPatient TreatmentDiagnostic TestingTreatment PlansPatient EducationInterdisciplinary TeamworkMentoringProfessional DevelopmentCommunication SkillsClinical CompetenceDocumentationResearchCase Analysis
Categories
HealthcareEducationScience & ResearchSocial ServicesConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Diagnoses and treats speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders under general supervision. Designs treatment plans and administers treatment while documenting progress and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
8706
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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