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Grand Blanc, Michigan

Speech Language Pathologist - Physical Therapy

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world.

As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.

With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

  • GENERAL SUMMARY:
  • Schedule: Contingent, At least one full weekend or two weekend days per month, Holidays (1-2 holidays per year), could also pick up additional days during the week,
  • Location: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital - Acute Care and Inpatient Rehab Department
  • Evaluates and treats patients requiring speech-language therapy.

Responsibilities

Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.

  • Educates and counsels patient and family regarding treatment plans.
  • Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.

Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required

  • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited graduate program;
  • Successful completion of the National Praxis Examination;
  • Successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.
  • One year of experience in a clinical setting required.

Licensures and Certifications Required

The State of Michigan license; Certificate of Clinical Competence by ASHA

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient counselingDischarge planningInpatient rehabilitation

Physical Therapy — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathologist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathologyranked against 7,556 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathologist median $114k (middle half $109k–$129k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Michigan265 active7,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment265 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,556 Speech-Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 29 employers
18
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
31%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75/hr
#2

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$70-$75/hr
#3

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

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+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech-Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,556 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Grand Blanc

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$1,079/mo
Residents’ average commute
42 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Flint, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.