Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Rehab Unit - Per Diem- Days

Nevada System of Higher Education•Arlington Heights, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist will work in the Acute Rehab Unit, providing assessment, treatment, and care for patients. This role involves implementing age-appropriate treatments, evaluating patients' communication and swallowing abilities, and developing individualized treatment plans. The position requires close collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital personnel, as well as involving patients and families in the care plan. Responsibilities also include documentation, patient/family education, and potential supervision of support staff. The role emphasizes professional growth and participation in quality assurance programs.

Requirements

Must Have CCC’s / position not available for CFY
The completion of a degree in Speech/Language Pathology or the equivalent
Current Illinois licensure or eligibility.
American Speech/Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility
CPR certification from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in assigned area.
Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient.
Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the patient.
Evaluates patient utilizing techniques/tests appropriate to the patient type including assessment of articulation, expressive and receptive language, cognition, memory, voice, reading and writing ability, and swallowing.
Establishes treatment plan which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function.
Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and modifying as necessary.
Performs bedside/clinical swallowing evaluations.
Performs Video fluoroscopic swallowing evaluations and interpretations in conjunction with Radiology (IP/OP only).
Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care.
Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including post-discharge planning.
Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides home programs considering the developmental needs of the patient.
May assist with supervision of paraprofessional staff, students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.
Utilizes correct body mechanics.
Adheres to hospital and departmental safety precautions and infection control procedures in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.
Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational programs.
Attends all mandatory in-services.
Assumes responsibility, as assigned, for overall departmental functioning in absence of supervisor.
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth, keeps abreast of developments in the field of Speech/Language Pathology and incorporates approved developments in treatment and evaluation plans.
Participates in departmental Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.