Speech Therapist (SLP) - Outpatient

Carolinas Medical Center; Elgin (IL); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 79 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist at Advocate Sherman Hospital - Outpatient Rehabilitation. The role involves evaluating patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders and developing plans of care.

You will implement individualized treatment, monitor progress, and adjust plans. The position requires CCC SLP certification and Illinois licensure, with a 20-hour work week and a $2500 sign-on bonus for this part-time hire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school.
• CCC SLP certification and IL license required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers within 90 days unless exempt.

Responsabilités

• Interprets physician referrals and conducts speech and language evaluations.
• Establishes a written plan of care and implements treatment; monitors outcomes and adjusts plan as needed.
• Discharges patients with home programs and family education; coordinates referrals and equipment as indicated.
• Documents care, maintains statistics/billing/scheduling, and follows policies.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Problem solving

Formation

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Description du poste

Department

37503 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information

One late night until 7:00 p.m. required

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

$2500 sign on for Part time Speech Therapist Hire! CCC SLP and IL License required

This is a part time opportunity! 20 hour work week!

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

Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state in which the teammate practices. If the teammate supports multiple states, licensure in at least one of those states is required prior to hire . CCC SLP required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) American Heart Association.

Work Experience

Previous Outpatient exp preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Intermediate computer skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills

Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV