Job Description
Overview
Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Bonus Available! Provides direct speech/language pathology services to patients of all ages who are referred to the department. Selects appropriate evaluation procedures and develops individualized treatment programs to restore or maximize each patient's functional skills.
Qualifications
Certifications: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Master's Degree: Speech Language Pathology (Required), Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Plans appropriate treatment programs for infants, children, adolescents and adults of all ages (depending on area of assignment) based on physician referral, evaluation results, patient/family goals and interests, sound clinical judgment and other pertinent available information. Responsible for maintaining a productive schedule with an average of 6.0 out of 8.0 hours per day scheduled for direct clinical care. Informs manager of openings and/or cancellations in their daily schedule.Administers daily treatment ensuring that the treatment plan is age appropriate and adjusted as necessary in order to the changing needs of the patient.Successfully completes all competency assessments pertaining to provision of patient care.Provides special services such as video swallow studies.Communicates with physicians, team members, other professionals, family members and caregivers for the purpose of sharing information that will assist in achieving optimum care for the patient. Establishes effective rapport with patients of all ages depending on assignment.Selects appropriate assistive devices for patients and provides appropriate instruction in the maintenance and use of such equipment.Provides education to the patient and family or significant others based on patient needs. Identifies and addresses learning readiness, preference and learning barriers.Determines when the patient will be ready for discharge. Recognizes the need for termination of treatment and effectively plans discharge which may include establishing home treatment plans and/or arranging for continued services.Administers and interprets initial assessments which determine the patient's status in the following areas of function: verbal expression, non-verbal communication, auditory comprehension, written expression, reading comprehension, cognition, swallowing skills and the need for swallowing precautions, articulation, fluency, voice and the need for augmentative systems.Selects appropriate assessment procedures to assess the abilities and limitations of patients of all ages, depending on area of assignment.Completes all documentation according to departmental policy.Performas other duties such as charge entry for all services rendered on the day delivered, maintaining a clean work environment and serving on departmental committees and in program development efforts as appropriate.May supervise speech pathology students and interns at the request of manager after obtaining Certificate of Clinical Competence.
About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $35.14per hour - $60.44per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Zero hours contract, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work