Speech-Language Pathologist PRN

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

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.

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