Speech Language Pathologist I
About The Position
This position provides quality Speech Therapy services to patients including assessment, VFS, treatment intervention, patient family education, referrals, re-evaluations and discharge planning based on the age and developmental status of the patient. Service provision may include direct, group, monitored and consultative approaches. The role also involves preparing and maintaining accurate patient records, reporting on patient/resident progress, and teaching appropriate speech therapy evaluation and treatment procedures to various hospital and community groups, students, and supportive personnel. The Speech Language Pathologist I is expected to consistently offer ideas and work with little direction.
Requirements
- Graduate from a school of Speech Pathology with a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Holds or is working towards a Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American-Speech-Hearing Association.
- Holds or is working towards State of Illinois Licensure in speech-language pathology.
- Must have CPR certification.
- Has had supervised clinical experience in a hospital, rehabilitation or similar pathology setting.
- Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community.
- Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to work effectively in an independent environment.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws that apply to job and area of responsibility.
- Provides quality Speech Therapy services to patients including assessment, VFS, treatment intervention, patient family education, referrals, re-evaluations and discharge planning based on the age and developmental status of the patient. Service provision may include direct, group, monitored and consultative approaches.
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing as required by Medicare, third party payers, and JCAHO/HFAP. Assures co-signature on notes and evaluations if waiting on licensure exam results.
- Reports on patient/resident progress at staffing and other conferences.
- Teaches appropriate speech therapy evaluation and treatment procedures to various hospital and community groups, students in allied professions and supportive personnel.
- Consistently offers ideas and works with little direction.
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
- 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 Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
