Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Jobtailor; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct services to patients of all ages. You will plan individualized treatment programs, conduct comprehensive assessments, and adjust plans as needed.

The role includes supervising students after CCC, performing video swallow studies, coordinating with physicians and families, and participating in program development. A Master's in SLP is required; BLS within 30 days; CCC required before supervising students, with strong

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• CCC required before supervising speech pathology students.
• Ability to serve infants to adults depending on assignment.
• Ability to perform video swallow studies and swallowing assessments.
• Ability to assess verbal and non-verbal communication, cognition, and related functions.
• Ability to select appropriate evaluation procedures and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech-language pathology services to referred patients of all ages.
• Plan individualized, age-appropriate treatment programs based on referrals, evaluations, goals, and clinical judgment.
• Maintain a productive schedule averaging 6.0 of 8.0 hours per day in direct clinical care.
• Inform the manager of schedule openings and cancellations.
• Administer daily treatment and adjust treatment plans to changing patient needs.
• Complete competency assessments related to patient care.
• Provide video swallow studies and related services.
• Communicate with physicians, team members, families, and caregivers to support patient care.
• Establish rapport with patients and provide education to patients and families.
• Discharge planning including home treatment plans or continued services.
• Administer and interpret initial assessments of communication, cognition, swallowing, articulation, fluency, and voice.
• Select assessment procedures and use appropriate evaluation methods.
• Complete documentation according to departmental policy.
• Perform charge entry, maintain a clean work environment, and participate in committees and program development.
• May supervise speech pathology students and interns after obtaining CCC.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Video Swallow Studies

Patient Assessment

Discharge Planning

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

BLS Certification

Certificate Of Clinical Competence

Job description

• Provide direct speech/language pathology services to referred patients of all ages
• Plan individualized, age-appropriate treatment programs based on referrals, evaluations, patient/family goals, clinical judgment, and pertinent information
• Maintain a productive schedule averaging 6.0 of 8.0 hours per day in direct clinical care
• Inform the manager of schedule openings and cancellations
• Administer daily treatment and adjust treatment plans to changing patient needs
• Complete competency assessments related to patient care
• Provide special services such as video swallow studies
• Communicate with physicians, team members, professionals, families, and caregivers to support optimum patient care
• Establish rapport with patients and provide education to patients and families
• Select and instruct patients on appropriate assistive devices
• Determine readiness for discharge and plan discharge, including home treatment plans or continued services
• Administer and interpret initial assessments of communication, cognition, swallowing, articulation, fluency, and voice functions
• Select assessment procedures for patients' abilities and limitations
• Complete documentation according to departmental policy
• Perform charge entry, maintain a clean work environment, and participate in committees and program development
• May supervise speech pathology students and interns after obtaining Certificate of Clinical Competence

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Successfully complete all competency assessments related to patient care
• Certificate of Clinical Competence required before supervising speech pathology students and interns
• Ability to provide speech/language pathology services to infants, children, adolescents, and adults depending on assignment
• Ability to perform video swallow studies and swallowing assessments
• Ability to assess verbal expression, non-verbal communication, auditory comprehension, written expression, reading comprehension, cognition, swallowing, articulation, fluency, and voice
• Ability to select and use appropriate evaluation procedures, treatment programs, and assistive devices

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing speech/language pathology services across all age groups, including conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Proficient in administering video swallow studies and utilizing assistive devices to enhance patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate Of Clinical Competence
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Video Swallow Studies
• Patient Assessment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Speech/Language Pathology Services
• Individualized Treatment Programs
• Patient Assessment Procedures
• Swallowing Assessments
• Communication Assessments
• Assistive Device Selection
• Documentation Completion
• Competency Assessments
• Treatment Plan Adjustment
• Discharge Planning

Soft Skills

• Communication With Patients
• Team Collaboration
• Patient Education
• Rapport Building
• Supervision Of Students

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification
• Certificate Of Clinical Competence

Industry Keywords

• Speech Language Pathology
• Clinical Care
• Patient Care
• Assistive Devices
• AHA Certification