Speech Language Pathologist

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. This position will be evaluating and treating patients in the hospital setting both acute and swing bed in addition to the outpatient setting. This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus! Qualifications Education Level: Master's Degree Field of Study: Speech Language Pathology Licenses/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) Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients Responsibilities 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. 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. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $35.14 per hour - $60.44 per 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 to 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr