Speech Language Pathologist

4 months ago


Chicago, United States Louis A Weiss Memorial Medical Center, LLC Full time

Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team

Each day is a fresh opportunity to impact the lives of our patients, families, co-workers, and communities. In our Rehab department, we promote excellence, optimism, respect, and professional growth. If you are looking for a rewarding and positive workplace, look no further than in your own community

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

***Acute Care / Outpatient Therapy Clinic***

FUNCTIONAL NAME:  SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

 JOB SUMMARY

Provides speech language pathology services appropriate to patients’ needs, utilizing necessary resources to ensure optimal patient care in all areas of patient care at Weiss (acute care, inpatient rehab unit, outpatient therapy clinic, geriatric psych unit). Primary locations will be acute care units and outpatient therapy clinic. Will perform videofluoroscopic swallow studies as appropriate.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1.       Graduation from an ASHA accredited speech language pathology program with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate degree or verification by the APTA of equivalent training in another country

2.       Current speech language pathology license in State of Illinois

3.       BLS certification through the American Heart Association

4.       Basic English language competence for verbal and written communication in English language

5.       Effective interpersonal skills       

SUPERVISION

Exercised:  Oversees patient care delegated to rehab technician and/or SLPA.  Supervises speech language pathology and/or SLPA students

Received: Reports to the Director, Rehab Program.  May receive orientation, coaching and mentoring from Speech Language Pathologist, Sr. and department Lead Therapist.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)

Communicates effectively through frequent verbal and written interactions, including phone calls, with patients, visitors and/or department personnel and other departments, employees and/or medical staff.  Establishes therapeutic relationship with patients / families, interdisciplinary team members and external contacts.  

Adjusts patient interaction and/or treatment to match each patient’s age-specific developmental, educational, or other related needs.

JOB DUTIES (* denotes “essential function”)

1.       Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. *

2.       Demonstrates proficient skill in evaluating, interpreting, planning, educating and implementing age-appropriate and functional speech language pathology treatment, including but not limited to diagnostic procedures to assess the underlying structures and functions which support communicative activity and eating/swallowing and to treatments utilizing linguistic, cognitive, motor speech, fluency, dysphagia, and/or augmentative communication interventions.*

3.       Establishes and revises treatment plan based on physician orders, patient/caregiver input, evaluation results and patient progress.*

4.       Ensures treatment outcomes meet program standards and reimbursement criteria and facilitate optimal discharge planning.*

5.       Independently performs all duties required to maintain and complete patient records in a timely manner.* 

6.       Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, other team members to coordinate treatment plans.*

7.       Maintains confidentiality of patient records and information.*

8.       Actively pursues professional development and educational opportunities to expand clinical expertise.*

9.       Attends all mandatory and relevant in-services and meetings.*

10.    Assists with orienting students and new team members.

11.    Participates in program development projects.

12.    Serves as a resource person for other staff members, sharing professional knowledge/expertise with others.

13.    Manages patient caseload and daily operations efficiently.*

14.    Ensures safety of patients, caregivers, and co-workers by adherence to health and safety guidelines.*

15.    Assists with other hospital system departments as needed and as identified by department leaders or hospital leaders.

Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, State or local laws.



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