Speech Pathologist - Speech and Swallowing Clinic, Registry

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is seeking a PRN/Registry Speech Pathologist to join their Speech Pathology team at the Speech and Swallowing Clinic. This is a 100% onsite opportunity requiring the candidate to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The role involves regular weekend rotations and occasional weekdays. The Speech Pathologist will provide speech pathology services, including consultation, evaluation, and therapy, under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Therapy Services in an acute care hospital setting. The team offers advanced diagnostic services like oropharyngeal motility studies and FEES to assess swallowing abilities. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience managing swallowing disorders in acute care facilities with diverse patient populations, including those with neurogenic diseases and complex medical conditions. Experience with neurogenic speech and language disorders, as well as swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer, is also desired.

Requirements

Master of Science/Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
Eligible for ASHA certification
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
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
Skill in handling sensitive matters and patients with tact, courtesy and discretion.
Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly with respect to one-on-one interpersonal communication.
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

One to three years of clinical experience
Training and/or clinical experience in the areas of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, voice, developmental communication disorders, and dysphagia, including experience in videofluorographic swallow examinations
Experience in the areas of neurogenic speech and language disorders
Additional experience in the area of swallowing and voice disorders related to head and neck cancer strongly preferred.

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 and electronic documentation for each patient contact, keep electronic documentation of transactions regarding each patient (i.e., telephone conversations, family meetings, etc.).
Complete and submit encounter charges 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.
Attend patient care rounds as applicable to maintain multidisciplinary interaction and cooperation and report on patients who are receiving for speech pathology services.
Attend and participate in weekly speech pathology staff meetings and monthly clinical staff meetings.
Follow all appropriate hospital patient care, regulatory, and administrative policies.
May be required to be on-call a minimal number of times per year.
Performs other duties as requested by management or senior level staff.