Speech-Language Pathologist, Acute Care, PRN position

American Addiction Centers; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 109,459,000 - 164,188,000; Part time

Job summary

American Addiction Centers is seeking a Part-time Speech-Language Pathologist for the Advocate Sherman Hospital – Acute Care Rehabilitation department. The role requires acute care experience and CCC/ASHA certification, with a schedule including at least two weekend shifts per month.

The candidate must be licensed as an SLP in the state, hold BLS, and be prepared for orientation sessions and cross-training opportunities. Epic EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care setting required; minimum of one year preferred.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence and ASHA certification required.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in applicable state.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to cover at least two weekend day shifts per month.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician referrals and conduct speech-language evaluations across disorders.
• Develop and implement written plans of care; monitor outcomes and adjust as needed.
• Plan for discharge; provide home programs and teaching to patients and families.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries; ensure coding and billing compliance.
• Maintain productivity standards; ensure patient safety and infection control measures.
• Assist with staff orientation and cross-training; support department goals.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

CCC and ASHA certification

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Department:

37501 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Acute Care Rehabilitation

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Experience working in the acute care setting is required (minimum of one year experience practicing in the acute care setting is highly preferred).
• Candidate must have completed and possess Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC’s) and ASHA card.
• Position requires working a minimum of 2 weekend day shifts per month.
• Working one summer and one winter holiday or weekend around a holiday is required. Must work minimum of one of the 6 major holidays annually.
• Prior experience with EPIC EMR is highly preferred but not required.
• During on-boarding process, some weekday availability will be required initially for orientation purposes (attend hospital’s full day new teammate orientation session, attend rehab system’s full day new teammate orientation session, attend a 2-hour safe patient handling class, attend a 2-hour EPIC EMR training class, complete mandatory annual regulatory learning CBT modules, and orient to the department).
• Opportunity to pick up additional hours to assist with coverage of PTO, leaves of absence, and/or during times of increased hospital census/IP PT caseload.
• There is the opportunity to cross-train to a second hospital site should this be of interest.
• Individual must be flexible, reliable, collaborative, and be a self-starter. Must be able to deliver high quality, compassionate, and empathetic care.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:

Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.

Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient’s response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting patient’s physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.

Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.

Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record patient care and progress of each patient assigned. Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards. Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.

Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist. Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities. Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.

Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care. Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.

Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in‑services, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co‑workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.

May supervise non‑licensed personnel following all applicable state and local compliance requirements. Includes delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals. Supports the student clinical education program by monitoring, observing, and providing work direction to a minimum of one student per year unless students are unavailable.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards

Certification / Registration / License

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State in which you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) American Heart Association. Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech