Speech Language Pathologist-IHR Casual As Needed
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, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides direct patient care, teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement. The Speech-Language Pathologist serves as a professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership role model for therapists and clinical interns. The position is casual and as needed, with a day shift. It includes responsibility for evaluating and treating patients, managing plans of care through discharge, documenting in the electronic medical record, educating patients, collaborating with Speech Therapy Assistants and other healthcare professionals, and contributing to team and department initiatives. The position may require schedule or assignment 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.
- American Heart Association BLS certification 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.
- Maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance; provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers; and use service recovery skills to address problems.
- Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating Speech Therapy Assistants.
- Collaborate effectively with coworkers within and across departments, respect diverse opinions and styles, acknowledge others’ contributions, and use organizational and departmental resources efficiently.
- Manage work schedules and assignments efficiently, complete tasks on time, and proactively complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the development and growth of services.
- Select and perform appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Manage patient care from initial contact through discharge, addressing 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 documenting the patient’s treatment response, actual performance, status, treatment plan, and discharge needs while meeting regulatory documentation requirements.
- Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
- Participate in committees, departmental processes, special projects, and internal and external marketing as appropriate to clinical expertise and department expectations.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers.
- Promote respectful communication through listening, seeking team input, open conversation, approachability, and timely recognition of contributions; accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
- Contribute to department and clinic education, such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and performance improvement efforts.
- Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected by the department.
- Maintain department productivity standards and complete required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training within required timeframes.
- Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or departmental meetings outside normal work hours.
Benefits
- Northwestern Medicine describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, with eligibility dependent on employment classification.
- The company description mentions tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching.
