Speech Pathologist, Pediatrics, Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

4d • $94,100 - $109,700 • Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join their Speech Pathology team. This is a 100% onsite, full-time position requiring the candidate to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The role involves providing speech pathology services, including consultation, evaluation, and therapy, in both acute care hospital and clinical outpatient settings. The position also includes managing administrative duties related to the clinical role and working under the direction of the Clinical Director of Speech Pathology and Section Administrator.

Requirements

• Master of Science/Arts in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• The candidate must be eligible for ASHA certification.
• The candidate must hold current licensure with the State of Illinois in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Knowledge and utilization of appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients is required and may be obtained through on-the-job competency training.
• Candidate should demonstrate proven ability to consistently perform assigned tasks promptly and with a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to handle contacts with patients, physicians and/or external contacts courteously and pleasantly while providing prompt and efficient attention to customer needs is also essential.
• Requires skill in handling sensitive matters and patients with tact, courtesy and discretion.
• Requires excellent verbal communication skills, particularly with respect to one-on-one interpersonal communication.
• Requires demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently; including determining priorities, organizing work, working independently, and working in a fast paced environment.
• Computer and typing proficiency (minimum 30 words per minute) is required for data entry functions and utilizing internal information systems.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of clinical experience evaluating/treating pediatric feeding and swallowing in a neonatal intensive care unit and a pediatric acute care setting.
• Experience working with pediatric trach/vent patients
• Experience working with complex pediatric cardiac, GI and ENT diagnoses
• Certified neonatal therapist preferred
• Certified lactation counselor preferred
• Pediatric and/or neonatal FEES competency preferred
• Competent in videofluoroscopic swallow studies

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inpatient and outpatient customers with communication and swallowing disorders; plan and provide speech/language and/or swallowing therapy to meet patient care needs.
• Write daily progress notes to document each patient contact, keep written documentation of transactions regarding each patient (i.e., telephone conversations, family meetings, etc.), use departmental data base to track patient care activity and charges.
• Complete and submit departmental charge forms for each patient reflecting billing for the appropriate level of service.
• Assist in maintaining therapy and examination rooms in a neat and orderly condition. Monitor supply utilization to insure adequate levels of supplies are available in each room.
• Prepare reports and submit outpatient reports for placement in medical record and clinic shadow files.
• Attend patient care rounds weekly to maintain multidisciplinary interaction and cooperation. Identify patients who may benefit from speech pathology services and report on patients who are currently being seen for speech pathology services.
• Provide basic science lecture and inservice instruction for medical students, resident physicians, nursing staff and other allied health professionals.
• Assist the Clinical Director of Speech Pathology in the formulation, development and conduct of relevant clinical research projects and continuous quality improvement projects.
• Attend and participate in weekly speech pathology staff meetings and monthly clinical staff meetings.
• Follow all appropriate hospital patient care, regulatory, and administrative policies.
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management.

Benefits

• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

What This Job Offers

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