Speech-Language Pathologist PRN
About The Position
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. This role will support our early childhood clinic. The Level II staff member demonstrates leadership in meeting all responsibilities as outlined in the staff level job description. The Level II staff member leads departmental project(s), assumes supervisory responsibilities and serves as a mentor to other clinicians. The Level II staff member serves as a role model by supporting management, participating in program development and departmental, division, and hospital-wide initiatives. The Level II staff member provides leadership in the areas of patient care, education, advocacy and research.
Requirements
- Successful graduation from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
- Current License or proof of eligibility and submission for license in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum of four (4) years of pediatric clinical experience in a medical setting similar to Lurie Children’s.
- Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by having completed the BLS AED Heartsaver Course.
Responsibilities
- Uses advanced clinical reasoning and skills in all aspects of clinical practice, including patient evaluation, patient treatment, parent/family education, communication with physicians, rehabilitative staff, nursing, and others within and outside the Lurie Children’s system.
- Demonstrates leadership in the establishment of protocols for best practice.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational materials.
- May also be involved in research activities.
- Provides consultation to staff and students in department and division, collaborates with other departments and divisions in all aspects of patient care.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
- Orients and/or mentors others in a defined area.
- Actively updates own knowledge base and clinical skills to remain current with the highest level of evidence.
- Assists management in daily operations, process improvement, and meeting department standards and goals.
- Serves as role model in supporting mission, vision, policies and procedures of the department and division.
- Assists and supports management and staff in adapting to a rapidly changing health care environment.
- Other job functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
