Speech Language Pathologist In House Registry Days Marianjoy

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Wheaton, IL

19d • $52 - $58

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 relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides direct patient care, teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement. The position also serves as a professional and clinical role model for therapists and clinical interns.

This In House Registry position covers PTO, leave, and schedule gaps. The expected commitment is 192 hours per year, including four weekend days per quarter and two holidays; weekday availability may also be accommodated. The position is 0.03 FTE (1.2 hours per week) and is not a benefited position. The schedule is a day shift, with flexibility to meet patient-care needs and attend meetings outside normal work hours.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of teamwork, putting patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and provide patients and customers with accurate information and timely updates.
• Use service recovery skills to address problems or service breakdowns.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely, consistent collaboration with treating Speech Therapy Assistants.
• Work collaboratively across departments, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage work schedules, and complete assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and development of services.
• Adapt treatment to special circumstances using creative problem solving and diversity.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage patients from initial contact through discharge, with responsibility for functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, documenting all notes in the electronic medical record.
• Complete daily notes that describe patient response and performance, assess status in relation to the treatment plan and discharge needs, and meet regulatory documentation requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, departmental processes, and special projects in line with clinical expertise and the individual performance plan.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members and participate in internal and external marketing as expected by the department.
• Foster respectful communication through listening, inviting input, open conversation, approachability, and timely recognition of contributions.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes, schedule-change requests, bonus-pay forms, and follow-up calls.
• Contribute to departmental and clinic education, such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected by the department.
• Maintain departmental productivity standards and complete required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training on time.
• Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff and department meetings outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• This position is not benefited. Northwestern Medicine’s general benefits information is provided, but eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level