Speech Language Pathologist

Select Medical•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist position is located within RUSH Specialty Hospital's Inpatient Rehabilitation unit in Chicago, IL. This facility is a joint venture/partnership/affiliation with Select Medical and focuses on providing exceptional and compassionate care for individuals with a wide range of complex medical conditions, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating care to facilitate a return to community activities. The position also emphasizes education for patients, families, and staff, and requires collaboration with other clinical services and community resources.

Requirements

Current state licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required.
Certified CLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required

Nice To Haves

Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Coordinate treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services as available community resources.