Speech & Language Pathologist- 20th Floor- Nerve Muscle + Bone Innovation Center- Part-time

sralab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, a leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, seeks an Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with neurogenic speech, language, and swallowing disorders. You will develop treatment plans, set goals, and coordinate with physicians, audiologists, and families, while maintaining medical records and participating in team conferences.

The role requires master’s/doctoral training in SLP, current IL license (or CFY), and CPR/BLS certification; CCC‑SLP is

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA‑accredited program.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA is desirable.
• Current Illinois license as Speech-Language Pathologist or Temporary license if in Clinical Fellowship Year.
• CPR or BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s speech, language and swallowing abilities to formulate and conduct treatment plans.
• Establish patient treatment goals tailored to each patient’s needs and capabilities.
• Review patient charts, interview patient/family, and consult with physicians and audiologists.
• Counsel patients and families regarding communication deficits and management techniques.
• Monitor progress, re-establish goals and revise treatment; alert physicians to changes.
• Maintain clinical records including diagnostic and progress reports, re-evaluations, and daily statistics.
• Attend patient team conferences, clinics, and in-service education sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned in the best interest of the SRAbilityLab.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Competence

CPR/BLS certification

Illinois License

Education

Master’s/Doctoral in SLP

ASHA CCC

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none - one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Speech and Language Pathologist will plan, conduct and evaluate program for assigned patients designed to improve patient’s communication skills. Assess patients with communication problems and dysphagia typically of neurogenic origin, develops a treatment program and modifies treatment in accordance with patient progress. Instruct patients’ progress and maintains clinical records according to established procedures.

The Speech and Language Pathologist will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Speech and Language Pathologist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Speech Language Pathologist will: Evaluate patient’s speech, language and swallowing abilities in order to formulate and conduct treatment plan designed to improve communicative efficiency of patients with communication problems.

Establish patient treatment goals tailored to each patient’s needs and capabilities.

Review patient’s chart, interview patient/family and consult with physicians, audiologists and other relevant clinical professionals in order to evaluate patient condition according to standard procedures.

Counsel patients, family members/significant others regarding communication deficits and instruct them in proper management techniques.

Monitor patient progress, re-establish goals and revise treatment, and alert physicians to changes in patient’s condition.

Evaluate patient’s current pain levels (0-10) and history of recent pain experience; provide appropriate pain education and intervention in consultation with physician and pain specialists as needed; provide ongoing assessment of pain and implementation of tools for management.

Maintain clinical records including writing diagnostic reports, progress reports, discharge summaries, re-evaluations and rechecks, summarizing family and professional contact and logging daily statistics and other clinical data.

Attend patient team conferences, clinics, in-service education classes, and meetings in order to gather and exchange patient/treatment information.

Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the SRAbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy Manager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge in diagnoses and types of treatment for speech, language, swallowing and behavior problems of neurologically impaired at a level generally acquired through completion of a Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Clinical Specialty Recognition by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or certification in neurological communication disorders by the Academy of Neurological Communication Disorders and Sciences is desired.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Current Illinois license as Speech-language Pathologist or Temporary license as Speech-Language Pathologist if in Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Complete the SRAIS training programs and utilizes SRAIS in performing job duties, as needed
• Understanding the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, and geriatric patients
• Ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families in providing treatment and with physicians, audiologist and other closely related clinical professionals in order to gather and exchange patient information.
• Analytical skills necessary to administer and evaluate standardized speech/language tests, evaluate patient capabilities, develop treatmen