Speech Language Pathologist In House Registry Days Marianjoy

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Wheaton, IL

18d

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The role provides direct patient care, teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement, while serving as a professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership role model for therapists and clinical interns.

This is an in-house registry position covering paid time off, leaves, and schedule gaps. The expected commitment is 192 hours per year, including four weekend days per quarter and two holidays; weekday availability can also be accommodated. The position is 0.03 FTE and is not benefits-eligible.

The position manages patient care from initial contact through discharge, maintains and adjusts plans of care, documents care in the electronic medical record, collaborates with Speech Therapy Assistants and other healthcare professionals, and contributes to department education, quality improvement, and service development. The role requires flexibility to meet patient-care and department needs, including meetings outside normal work hours.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Speech Pathologist license in the State of Illinois.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology, or eligibility to obtain it following completion of the Clinical Fellowship year.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Provide patients and customers with accurate information and timely updates, maintain a professional and approachable demeanor, and use service recovery skills when problems occur.
• Manage patient care from initial contact through discharge, including functional progress, safety, treatment outcomes, and timely collaboration with treating Speech Therapy Assistants.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, and document all notes in the electronic medical record in compliance with regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
• Provide patient education using materials and methods appropriate to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with coworkers and healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, complete assignments on time, and meet productivity standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined workflows, and the development and growth of services.
• Participate in committees, departmental processes, special projects, marketing, and educational activities such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
• Participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as applicable.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes; complete non-patient-care responsibilities and required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training on time.
• Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours.
• Cover PTO, leave, and schedule gaps, with an expected 192 hours annually, including four weekend days per quarter and two holidays.

Benefits

• The position is not benefits-eligible. The company describes employee benefits generally, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching, but eligibility for this position is not indicated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time