Speech -Language Pathologist

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability insurance

Basic life insurance

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver high-quality patient care. The incumbent will evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders, as well as provide educational training to staff. Requirements include a Master’s degree, an Illinois state license, and preferred pediatric experience. This role allows participation in critical rehabilitative services, and candidates must be dedicated to achieving health equity in the community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Illinois state license is mandatory.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical evaluations and treatment plans.
• Conduct patient re-evaluations to determine progress.
• Prepare communication and dysphagia evaluation reports.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation

Fluency in second language

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of computer programs

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Illinois state license

Job description

AtInsight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago,we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

General Summary

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and clinical supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist II, functions as a member of the Speech Pathology Department. The Registry Speech-Language Pathologist provides differential clinical evaluations, plans and implements comprehensive treatment and participates in the discharge planning process for patients, ages (0 to 100+). Treatment intervention shall be provided using appropriate training, equipment, and supplies and based on sound principles of treatment and with the well-being of the patient considered foremost. The Speech Pathologists I will comply with all HIPAA regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality. All services are provided in accordance with the Illinois State Practice Act and guidelines established by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Full time, Part time and Registry Positions Available

Patient Care Evaluations

• Performs evaluations in accordance with departmental protocol and accepted practice standards.

Evaluations are conducted in a polite and courteous manner with special consideration given to the dignity of the patient and confidentiality of the information

Determines the differential diagnosis for inpatients and outpatients, through review of the case history, medical information, administration of appropriate tests, and clinical observations.

• Determines prognosis and formulates recommendations.
• Refers patients to appropriate sources for additional assessment

Provides re-evaluation of patients to determine progress.

• Schedules outpatient evaluations as appropriate.

Treatment Planning

• Prepares functional treatment plans for all patients

includes patient and family/significant others in establishing goals/objectives.

• Determines comprehensive program for remediation with regard to specific communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorder(s).

Projects number of treatment sessions and/or probable duration of treatment in accordance with type and severity of disorder.

Prepares sufficient documentation to allow other clinicians to treat the patient

Documentation

Prepares communication/cognition and dysphagia evaluation reports, including prognosis, goals and recommendations.

Prepares letters of referral to be dispensed to appropriate professionals, physicians and agencies.

Maintains daily progress notes that include treatment techniques, progress, functional status, frequency and duration or treatment.

Prepares appropriate monthly status reports for Medicare, HMO, private insurance and Medicaid patients.

• Obtains required certification/re-certification, pre-authorization paperwork

Prepares discharge summary upon conclusion of treatment.

Closes case folders within 5 working days after discharge.

Enters charges on a daily basis.

Education

Provides information relative to communication and swallowing disorders through in-service training to nursing, physicians, medical students or other interested hospital personnel.

Participates in educational programs within the department.

Promotes departmental development through participation in current case staffing’s, review of recent literature and materials and suggestions with regard to alteration of departmental policy and procedure.

Plans, develops and presents in-service programs.

Provides clinical lectures to Master level students in Speech-Language Pathology.

Participates in continuing education activities outside of Insight Hospital as required by the state regulatory office.

Professional Development

Participates in professional local, state and national associations.

Remains aware of current developments related to communication and swallowing disorders through attendance of professional conferences and review of recent literature.

Consults to Insight satellite facilities and other programs as directed.

Adheres to Insight and professional Code of Ethics.

Treats all information with confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA

Maintains professional dress and behavior.

Assumes other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Holds an Illinois state license.

Holds Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language & Hearing Association when eligible.

Pediatric experience is preferred

Must be experienced with the following procedures: Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation, treatment of dysphagia, evaluation & treatment for individuals with speech-language and cognitive disorders & evaluation & treatment for individuals with voice disorders.

Ability to perform and interpret a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation.

Fluency in a second language is an asset, including, yet not limited to, ASL, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Polish.

Good interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of computer programs related to program operations and patient treatment.

Walk/stand on patient floors for 3 to 4 hours a day.

Sit at desk or table for 3 to 4 hours a day.

May be needed to assist in patient transfers.

Participate in Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation in Radiology for ½ to 1 hour per day.

Wear heavy lead apron while participating in Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluations in Radiology.

Good manual dexterity to handle small objects during treatment.

• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!