Speech -Language Pathologist

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Insight Health Systems in Chicago is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join their team. The role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations and developing treatment plans for patients ranging in age from infants to seniors.

This position includes responsibilities such as documenting patient progress, collaborating with healthcare providers, and participating in educational programs. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an Illinois state license.

Competitive benefits are provided, emphasizing quality care and community impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Illinois state license for practice mandatory.
• Preferred pediatric experience in speech therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and therapy for speech and swallowing disorders.
• Develops treatment plans for a range of patients.
• Maintains documentation for all patient interactions.

Skills

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Illinois state license

Pediatric experience

Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation

Fluency in a second language

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

At Insight 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 is provided using appropriate training, equipment, and supplies and is based on sound principles of treatment 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.

Employees are 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care Evaluations

• Performs evaluations in accordance with departmental protocol and accepted practice standards.
• Evaluations are conducted in a polite and courteous manner with consideration to the dignity of the patient and confidentiality of 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.
• Presents findings of evaluation to physician, patient, family, significant others and professional staff in a confidential manner.
• Provides re‑evaluation of patients to determine progress.
• Schedules outpatient evaluations as appropriate.

Treatment Planning

• Prepares functional treatment plans for all patients.
• Establishes realistic/achievable treatment goals/objectives.
• Includes patient and family/significant others in establishing goals/objectives.
• Determines comprehensive program for remediation with regard to specific communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders.
• 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 of 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.
• May pursue research study.

Miscellaneous

• 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 HIPAA.
• 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 the American Speech‑Language & Hearing Association when eligible.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Experiences with Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation, treatment of dysphagia, evaluation & treatment for individuals with speech‑language and cognitive disorders, and 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 but not limited to ASL, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Polish.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computer programs related to program operations and patient treatment.
• Ability to walk/stand on patient floors for 3 to 4 hours a day.
• Ability to sit at a desk or table for 3 to 4 hours a day.
• May be needed to assist in patient transfers.
• Participates in Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation in Radiology for ½ to 1 hour per day.
• Wears heavy lead apron while participating in Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluations in Radiology.
• Good manual dexterity to handle small objects during treatment.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• 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!