Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics Outpatient Therapy

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

98d • $35 - $60

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. 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).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

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 patients with speech and feeding related impairments.
• Administers standardized testing to access level of function compared to age related norms.
• Assesses feeding and swallowing impairments.
• Educates patients and caregivers on home programs and activities.
• Coordinates with pediatric PT/OT on treatment interventions.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
• Completes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree