Speech Therapist – Swallowing & Language Specialist

Daniel La Spata; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

FSA Options

403(b) Match

PTO

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Additional Benefits

Shift Opportunities

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat communicative and swallowing disorders. You will work within a team to deliver patient-centered care across the continuum, from assessment to discharge planning.

Responsibilities include bedside swallow assessments, FEES and video fluoroscopy, communicating results to nurses and physicians, providing education to patients and families, collaborating with other clinicians, documenting care, and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in speech-language pathology.
• MS in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current IL SLP license and ASHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats communicative, cognitive and language disorders following established protocols.
• Performs swallowing assessment: bedside swallow, FEES and/or video fluoroscopy.
• Communicates evaluation results, swallowing precautions and dietary recommendations to the patient’s nurse and physician.
• Provides care education and swallowing precautions to patient and family.
• Collaborates with other care providers on care continuum, discharge planning, and assistive device/equipment needs.
• Completes accurate care documentation and processes charges after each care episode.
• Adheres to ASHA, CMS and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

IL SLP license (ASHA-certified)

Job description

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat communicative and swallowing disorders. You will work within a team to deliver patient-centered care across the continuum, from assessment to discharge planning.

Responsibilities include bedside swallow assessments, FEES and video fluoroscopy, communicating results to nurses and physicians, providing education to patients and families, collaborating with other clinicians, documenting care, and