Inpatient Speech Pathologist IHR-Inpatient Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

4h

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides direct patient care and participates in teaching, committees, and departmental process improvement. The role follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as the professional standards of practice and ethics and State of Illinois requirements. The position serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities.

The position maintains responsibility for patient plans of care, collaborates with treating Speech Therapy Assistants, evaluates and treats patients, conducts re-evaluations, and documents care in the electronic medical record. The therapist contributes to patient and staff education, team communication, service improvement, and departmental initiatives while meeting productivity and training expectations.

This is a casual, day-shift position with approximately 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE). Coverage is primarily sought on weekdays for same-day call-offs; weekends may be needed, along with 1–2 holidays per year. The position requires flexibility to meet patient care and department meeting needs, including meetings outside normal work hours. Candidates competent in MBSImP and FEES are sought. Compensation is $54 per hour.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Speech Pathologist License in the State of Illinois.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology, or eligibility after completing the Clinical Fellowship year.
• Competency in MBSImP and FEES.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Provide friendly, professional service, accurate information, timely updates, and effective service recovery to patients and customers.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely, consistent collaboration with treating Speech Therapy Assistants.
• Work collaboratively across teams and departments, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently and complete assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the growth of services.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage patient care from initial contact through discharge, supporting functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record in accordance with department and regulatory requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, internal and external marketing, and departmental education efforts such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and performance improvement.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers.
• Foster respectful communication, listen to team input, and acknowledge individual and team contributions.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes, schedule-change requests, bonus-pay forms, and follow-up calls.
• Participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected by the department.
• Maintain departmental productivity standards and complete required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training on time.
• Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings, including outside normal work hours.
• Provide primarily weekday same-day call-off coverage; potentially cover weekends and 1–2 holidays per year.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine offers a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events. Detailed benefits information is available at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits; eligibility depends on employment classification. The company description also mentions tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time