Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics Outpatient Therapy

Carle Foundation Hospital • Urbana, IL

129d • $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.

Requirements

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Master's Degree: Related Field (Required)

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' needs
• 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, One in-service training

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree