Speech Pathologist NEx NICU-30097

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center’s Speech-Language Pathology team in the NICU is seeking a qualified SLP to deliver evaluation, planning and outcome evaluation of treatment plans.

The role is full-time in Chicago, requiring Illinois licensure, CCC-SLP, and 3+ years post-Fellow experience, with collaboration across disciplines and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Illinois licensure (or eligibility) in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current CCC-SLP certification from ASHA.
• Ability to evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Experience with pediatric populations, including school-aged children.
• Minimum three years post-Fellow experience.
• Strong clinical skills and rehabilitation planning.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Customer-service oriented and able to work in a busy NICU setting.

Responsibilities

• Effectively administers and interprets diagnostic testing for outpatients, related to speech pathology.
• Evaluates patient's speech, language and swallowing abilities to formulate and conduct treatment plans.
• Establishes patient treatment goals tailored to each patient's needs and capabilities.
• Demonstrates growth and development understanding for child/adolescent patients.
• Reviews patient's chart, interviews patient/family and consults with physicians and other professionals.
• Counsels patients and families regarding communication deficits and training in techniques.
• Monitors progress and revises treatment plans; alerts team to changes.
• Maintains clinical records and documentation of progress and outcomes.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
• Keeps informed of field developments and maintains professional expertise.
• Adheres to ASHA Code of Ethics and may contribute to publications.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service orientation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Illinois licensure (eligible) in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification (ASHA)

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Speech-Language Pathology: NICU
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

Responsible for all aspects of speech language pathology service delivery including evaluation, intervention planning, implementation, and outcome evaluation. The speech language pathologist (SLP) is an active participant in the interdisciplinary team. The SLP meets the requirements of all internal and external regulatory bodies. Each therapist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values of care and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Master's level degree from an ASHA accredited university.
• Holds or is eligible for Illinois licensure in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Ability to evaluate and diagnose speech, language and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Ability to treat speech, language and cognitive-communication disorders in school-aged children.
• Three years post-Fellow experience.
• Intermediate to advanced level of clinical skills, with advanced competence in specialty areas.
• Possess excellent problem solving skills and analytic ability to appropriately diagnose clients' problems and develop rehabilitation plans.
• Ability to approach each situation with an open mind and positive attitude; ability to work and interact well with others so that customer service remains a priority.
• Capable of handling a busy, varying caseload; possess good organizational skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working in schools or with children.
• Hospital-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Effectively administers and interprets diagnostic testing for outpatients, related to speech pathology.
• Evaluates 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.
• Establishes patient treatment goals tailored to each patient's needs and capabilities.
• Demonstrates competency in understanding the growth and development of child, adolescent, and young adult patients as measured by specific performance standards and as described by department policies and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.
• Reviews patient's chart, interviews patient/family and consults with physicians, audiologists and other relevant clinical professionals in order to evaluate patient condition according to standard procedures.
• Counsels patients, family members/significant others regarding communication deficits and instructs them in proper management techniques.
• Monitors patient progress, re-establishes goals and revises treatment plan as necessary. Alerts psychologists and physicians to changes in patient's condition.
• Maintains 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.
• Works closely with specialists from other disciplines to provide the best possible care for even the most challenging cases.
• Keeps informed of developments in the field in order to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics established by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
• May contribute to the profession through organizational activities, education, research and/or publications.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.