Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient Pediatrics/NICU

Overview

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Candidates with prior experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are strongly preferred. Familiarity with the unique demands of neonatal care and a demonstrated ability to work in high-acuity environments will be highly valued.


This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus!


Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Master's Degree


Related Field

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)


Or


Temporary Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-T) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)


And


Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions


Collects case history information and integrates information from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant others, and other professionals. Selects and administers appropriate evaluation procedures to meet patient needs. Recognizes the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the patient, family, caregivers and relevant others.

Conducts assessment procedures for speech and language pathology. Selects or develops and uses appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.

Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need. Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.

Interprets, integrates, and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations for intervention.

Department Specific Job Function


Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that designed to improve the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.


Utilizes standardized outcomes measures/testing and instrumental evaluations in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.


Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.


Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.


Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/diet recommendations, with the medical team and makes appropriate recommendations for the next level of care.

About Us

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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 $30.72per hour - $52.84per 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.