Inpatient Speech Pathologist IHR-Inpatient Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides inpatient speech-language pathology services in alignment with Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, and applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in committees and departmental process improvement, and serving as a professional role model for therapists and clinical interns.

The position manages patient care from initial contact through discharge, including evaluation, treatment, reassessment, care-plan adjustments, safety, functional progress, and outcomes. The Speech-Language Pathologist documents care in the electronic medical record, collaborates with treating Speech Therapy Assistants and other healthcare team members, and provides patient education appropriate to each patient’s needs. This casual-days role primarily seeks weekday coverage, including same-day call-off coverage; weekend work may be needed, along with one to two holidays per year. Schedule flexibility may be required for patient care and meetings outside normal work hours. The posting seeks individuals competent in MBSImP and FEES.

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.
• Willingness to provide primarily weekday coverage, including same-day call-off coverage; possible weekends and one to two holidays per year.
• Willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs and attend meetings outside normal work hours.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Provide a professional, approachable experience; communicate accurate information and timely updates; and use service recovery skills to address problems.
• Manage patient care and plans of care from initial contact through discharge, collaborating consistently with treating Speech Therapy Assistants and other healthcare professionals.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, daily notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record in accordance with department and regulatory requirements.
• Provide patient education and materials suited to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers and members of healthcare teams, communicate respectfully, and use organizational and departmental resources efficiently.
• Manage schedules, complete assignments and non-patient-care responsibilities on time, and maintain productivity standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, service development, committees, special projects, and internal or external marketing as expected by the department.
• Contribute to departmental education through activities such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and performance improvement efforts.
• Participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, according to department expectations.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes; foster respectful communication and acknowledge team contributions.
• Complete required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training within required timeframes.
• Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs and attend staff or department meetings, including outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level