Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient Pediatrics/NICU

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

94d • $30 - $52

About The Position

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Candidates with prior experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are strongly preferred. Familiarity with the unique demands of neonatal care and a demonstrated ability to work in high-acuity environments will be highly valued. This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus!

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or Temporary Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-T) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Familiarity with the unique demands of neonatal care.
• Demonstrated ability to work in high-acuity environments.

Responsibilities

• Collects case history information and integrates information from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant others, and other professionals.
• Selects and administers appropriate evaluation procedures to meet patient needs.
• Recognizes the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the patient, family, caregivers and relevant others.
• Conducts assessment procedures for speech and language pathology.
• Selects or develops and uses appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
• Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need.
• Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.
• Interprets, integrates, and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations for intervention.
• Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that designed to improve the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family.
• Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
• Utilizes standardized outcomes measures/testing and instrumental evaluations in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
• Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
• Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/diet recommendations, with the medical team and makes appropriate recommendations for the next level of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Sign-on bonus for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree