Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist FT

Gibson-Area-Hospital-; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital Therapy Services is seeking a full-time outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist for our new Bloomington location. The clinic will be a Pediatric Sensory Gym with connected private rooms and collaborative treatment with OT/PT.

Experience with pediatrics and feeding therapy is preferred. Regular hours are 8 am–5 pm, 40 hours weekly, with no weekend coverage. Competitive hourly rate and strong benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Illinois state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification or eligibility.
• Experience in pediatrics and feeding therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats speech, language, swallowing and cognitive skills.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with goals and timelines.
• Administers therapy and monitors patient progress.
• Documents thoroughly, timely and in compliance with policy.
• Collaborates with OT/PT and involves families in care.
• Participates in discharge planning and education.

Skills

Pediatrics

Feeding therapy

Speech-language pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Illinois state license as SLP

ASHA CCC-SLP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gibson Area Hospital Therapy Services is growing! Seeking a full-time outpatient Speech Language Pathologist for our new Bloomington location. Clinic will be newly remodeled and furnished as a Pediatric Sensory Gym, with several connected private treatment rooms. Collaboration with OT and PT will be expected. Experience working with pediatrics and in feeding therapy is preferred. Competitive hourly rate, a great benefits package, and flexible hours to meet your scheduling needs. If you are an SLP looking to join a positive, supportive therapy team, come join Gibson Area Hospital!HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Regular full time position. 40 hours weekly. 8 am – 5 pm. No weekend coverage needed.GENERAL SUMMARYReports to the Manager. Evaluates and provides treatment to individuals with various communication, swallowing and cognitive deficits/disorders.Includes age specific needs and cultural considerations in the plans of care. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, members of the clinical team, and members of the therapy department. Treats patients in the following settings: acute hospital, outpatient, swing beds, and long-term care.GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENTTo provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the communities we serve.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Evaluates patient’s speech/language/swallow/cognitive skills as related to his/her functional status, using standardized tests and measures. Incorporates pertinent medical information into the evaluation. Incorporates age-specific, language, and cultural needs into the individualized treatment plan.2. Formulates individualized treatment plans consistent with objective findings. Establishes time based objective, and functional short and long-term goals.3. Administers treatments and monitors each patient’s responses to the treatments. Adjusts the treatment plan according to patient responses.4. Complies with department documentation policy. Critical elements in documentation are thoroughness, timeliness, and legibility. Documentation includes clinical documentation, billing information, and staff development records.5. Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, members of the healthcare team, and therapy peers and director.6. Discusses clinical findings, goals, and treatments with patients and when appropriate with families/caregivers. Involves patients’ families in the evaluation and treatment process especially when working with pediatric patients. Ensures that instructions and conversations with the above individuals are understood by the involved parties.7. Participates in discharge planning with patients/caregivers, physicians, nurses and social services personnel to promote timely and safe discharge arrangements.8. Complies with all issues related to patient privacy.9. Bills for therapy interventions accurately and ethically.10. Assists in keeping work area clean, sanitary, and orderly.11. Maintains knowledge of current trends and development in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and attending related conferences and in-services.12. Attends department staff meetings and participates in discussion. Attends all facility and department required educational sessions.13. Supports the Hospital’s and department’s performance improvement efforts designed to enhance patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the utilization of the Hospital’s human, capital and physical resources.14. Complies with the organizational attendance policy and use of the electronic timekeeping system.15. Utilizes time efficiently and productively to enhance patient care, department operations, and the financial success of the department and organization.16. Will manage hours and any overtime will be preapproved by the Director.17. Completes all competency/ skills assessment requirements.18. Complies with dress code.18. Completes other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1. Must have the physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:Floor to waist - 30 poundsWaist to shoulder - 20 poundsShoulder to overhead - 10 poundsCarry 30 pounds for 30 feetPush 40 pounds/force for 30 feetPull 40 pounds/force for 15 feetREPORTING RELATIONSHIP1. Reports to the Bloomington Clinic Manager.2. May supervise work of volunteers and SLP graduate students.EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the settings of the health care continuum. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of the patient population served.2. Current Illinois state license as a Speech- Language Pathologist and Certification of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology from ASHA or completing clinical fellowship year as required by ASHA.3. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.4. One year of previous experience in a health care setting is preferred to promote full knowledge of speech/language/swallowing/ and cognitive evaluation and treatment techniques, as well as video fluoroscopic swallow studies and their interpretations.6. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with moderately stressful situations, and effective working relationships with customers, peers, department and organizational leadership, physicians and other health care providers.7. Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office, keyboard and mouse.INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVELCATEGORY 1- HIGH RISKThe job exposes the clinician to potential blood, body fluids and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that the SLP get the Hepatitis B vaccine.WORKING CONDITIONS1. Working in patient care areas where there are few discomforts due to the environmental temperature, dirt, dust, and noise. Occasionally faces extremes in temperatures as employee walks from clinic to hospital.2. Works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials, but potential to personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used.