Speech Pathologist

CGH Medical Center

10d•$66,019 - $99,029

About The Position

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. Shift Days, Salaried Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 POSITION PURPOSE: Evaluates and treats patients exhibiting or at risk for speech, language, fluency, voice, cognitive-linguistic functions and/or swallowing disorders.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence and State of Illinois Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology required within 6 months of hire.
Valid Illinois Vehicle Operator’s License required.

Responsibilities

Actively participates in patient evaluation conferences, with emphasis on discharge planning and referrals pertinent to continued rehabilitation and/or stabilization of clinical gains.
Evaluates speech, language, fluency, voice, cognitive-linguistic functions or swallowing.
Interprets test results, establishes and carries out Plan of Treatment (POT).
POT may include medical referral, speech, fluency, voice, cognitive-linguistic functions or swallowing therapy.
Performs therapy by setting goals, frequency and duration of therapy or upon physician order and communicates these to patient and patient’s family members.
Documents evaluation, recommendations and treatments through written reports and progress notes.
SLP dictates the report of findings and forwards to the original referral source or sends copies to party in which they are referring patient.
Promotes profession and department through participation in Health Fairs, trade shows, community presentations and community services organizations.
Prepares and submits appropriate paperwork to obtain funding for patients who qualify to Illinois Department of Public Aide (IDPA), DSCC, Department of Rehabilitative Services (DORS).