Speech Language Pathologist IHR, Rehab Services Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides direct patient care and supports teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement. The role follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, relevant organizational policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as professional speech-language pathology standards and State of Illinois requirements. The position also serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities.

The pathologist manages patient care from initial contact through discharge, maintains responsibility for plans of care in collaboration with Speech Therapy Assistants, and ensures appropriate evaluations, treatment, reassessments, documentation, and patient education. The role works collaboratively with healthcare teams and colleagues, contributes to department education and improvement efforts, and flexes schedule or assignment as needed to meet patient-care and meeting needs.

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 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.
• Present 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 responsibility for patient plans of care through consistent collaboration with treating Speech Therapy Assistants.
• Work effectively with co-workers across departments, communicate respectfully, acknowledge others’ contributions, and use organizational resources efficiently.
• Manage work schedules and assignments efficiently and complete tasks on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the development of services.
• Adapt treatments to special circumstances using creative problem solving and sound clinical judgment.
• Select and conduct appropriate evaluations and use appropriate treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols.
• Perform re-evaluations in accordance with department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Manage patient care from initial contact through discharge, including functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, and document all notes in the electronic medical record.
• Complete daily notes that accurately document patient response, performance, status, treatment-plan relevance, and discharge needs while meeting regulatory documentation requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, and special projects consistent with clinical expertise and individual performance plans.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers.
• Participate in internal and external marketing as expected by the department.
• Promote respectful team communication by listening, inviting input, communicating openly, being approachable, and recognizing 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 department and clinic education, such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
• Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected by the department.
• Maintain 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 or department meetings outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level