• Gathers, interprets and summarizes medical, evaluation and treatment information from a variety of a sources into appropriate patient documentation according to department documentation policies.
• Performs appropriate, thorough and timely diagnostic speech, language and/or swallowing evaluations, including video fluoroscopic swallow evaluations, for all assigned adult and/or pediatric patients.
• Develops and performs appropriate treatment programs with subsequent modifications/updating of goals as needed and provides patient/family education and/or counseling.
• Determines the need for communicative assistive devices and/or home activities; develops basic devices and/or activities; and provides ongoing follow-up of their appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates familiarity of the purpose and functioning of departmental equipment and supplies and utilizes them appropriately.
• Completes accurate record keeping and documentation in a timely manner, according to Department policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, clinical records, patient billing, statistics, and schedules.
• Serves as a referral resource for patients requiring other services.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Rehabilitation Services Department, Hospital, and System.
• Participates in quality assurance problem identification, data provision and peer review programs of the department.
• Functions as a contributing team member within the department and takes an organizational and leadership role in SLP team activities.
• Develops and carries a full patient load.
• Reports problems/other important information to supervisor.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and other personnel.
• May be given additional responsibilities for the following areas: safety, quality improvement, infection control, orderliness, protocols, clinical equipment standards, and competencies.
• Work environment requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to prioritize tasks when dealing with limited resources and/or unanticipated occurrences such as staff absences and fluctuating workload. Provides coverage for other areas when other staff members are absent.
• Communicates issues with supervisor regarding activities, progress, problems etc.
• Positively supports and participates in Department professional activities.
• Complies with all department, hospital, and regulatory agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists to maintain work area and keep facility tidy, organized, presentable, and clean.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology is required (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Current License in good standing in the State of Illinois as a Speech Pathologist is required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) is required
• Minimum two (2) years’ of clinical experience working with a range of speech/ language/ swallowing disorders is required
• Minimum one (1) year of acute care clinical professional experience working with a range of speech/ language/ swallowing disorders is required
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior pediatric experience is preferred
• Prior outpatient experience is preferred

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list an Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.