Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care/ Hospital - DaysEndeavor Health • Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care/ Hospital - Days
Endeavor Health
- Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
- Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
About
$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
- Position: Speech Language Pathologist II -Inpatient/ Hospital - Physical Rehab Services - Days
- Location: Arlington Heights, IL -Main Hospital
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
- Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Alternating Saturdays Required
- Required Travel: no
What you will do:
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in assigned area. Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the patient.
- Evaluates patient utilizing techniques/tests appropriate to the patient type including assessment of articulation, expressive and receptive language, cognition, memory, voice, reading and writing ability, and swallowing.
- In accordance with patient evaluations, establishes treatment plan which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function.
- Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and modifying as necessary.
- Performs bedside/clinical swallowing evaluations.
- Performs Video fluoroscopic swallowing evaluations and interpretations in conjunction with Radiology (IP/OP only).
- Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
- Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care.
- Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including post-discharge planning. Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides home programs considering the developmental needs of the patient.
- May assist with supervision of paraprofessional staff, students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.
- Utilizes correct body mechanics. Adheres to hospital and departmental safety precautions and infection control procedures in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.
- Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational programs. Attends all mandatory in-services.
- Assumes responsibility, as assigned, for overall departmental functioning in absence of supervisor.
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth, keeps abreast of developments in the field of Speech/Language Pathology and incorporates approved developments in treatment and evaluation plans.
- Participates in departmental Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.
- Various levels may have additional Features
What you will need:
- Must Have CCC's / position not available for CFY
- The completion of a degree in Speech/Language Pathology or the equivalent
- Current Illinois licensure or eligibility.
- American Speech/Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility
- CPR certification from American Heart Association
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
- Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings
Languages
- English
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