Inpatient Speech Pathologist IHR-Casual As Needed

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, known for its patient-first approach and positive workplace culture. The organization offers competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Rehabilitation Services at Northwestern Medicine is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team providing world-class care across 10 hospitals and over 200 locations. They partner with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for innovative care delivery, training, and patient care excellence. The service values patient and family relationships, staff needs, and professional development, aiming to serve more patients closer to home. The Speech-Language Pathologist role reflects Northwestern Medicine's mission, vision, and values, adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, as well as professional and state standards. This position involves direct patient care, teaching, participation in committees, and departmental process improvement, serving as a role model for therapists and clinical interns.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Current certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology, or eligibility following completion of the Clinical Fellowship year.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the four NM values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Maintains primary responsibility over patient plan of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating ST/ STA.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
• Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances as evidence by team feedback and documentation.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.
• Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly.
• Assumes complete responsibility over the course of physical therapist patient management from the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
• Maintains primary responsibility over patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating Speech Therapy Assistants.
• Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. All notes are documented in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Completes daily notes that reflect patient’s response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs as evidenced by chart review, meeting all regulatory documentation requirements (e.g., allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement).
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by chart review, observation and team feedback.
• Participates in committees, department processes and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan.
• Works to develop and maintain professional relationships with members of healthcare teams (ex: physician, nurse, case manager).
• Participates in internal and external marketing per department expectations.
• Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for team member input, open and honest conversation, approachability, and timely acknowledgement of individual and team contributions.
• Accepts constructive feedback and can make timely changes as evidenced by written coaching forms/chart audits and team feedback.
• Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines (coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay forms, and follow up phone calls).
• Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic (e.g., in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation, PI) as per department expectations.
• Actively participates in student clinical or observation programs by serving as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host as per department expectations.
• Maintains productivity standards per department expectations.
• Completes all NM required education, competencies and training within required timeframes.
• Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs, staff meetings and department specific meetings outside of normal work hours.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
• Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees