Speech Pathologist, Registry

Job Title

Speech Pathologist, Registry - Days

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as a Speech Pathologist, Registry at our Calumet City location.

Mission Statement

"Our mission is to provide superior healthcare in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring."

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Speech Pathology, provides speech pathology services (consultation, evaluation, and therapy) in an acute care hospital and clinical outpatient setting. Provides prompt and efficient attention to patient needs. Manages and performs administrative duties related to clinical role. May be required to be on-call a minimal number of times per year.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• One to three years of clinical experience is desired.
• Training and/or clinical experience in the areas of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, voice, developmental communication disorders, and dysphagia, including experience in video fluorographic swallow examinations, are preferred.
• 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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence required.
• Current licensure with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations in Speech-Language Pathology required

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.1 FTE)
• Shift: 4 hours
• Schedule: Registry (as needed); hours vary based on patient volume, typically 8 hours/week.
• Job Location: Calumet City, IL
• Area: Speech Pathologist, Registry
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• Unit/Department: Therapy Services - Calumet City