Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient PRN

Job Description

General Summary: The staff member assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and organizes, performs and modifies therapy programs based upon a thorough evaluation of each patient and best practice methods. Essential Job Functions: Evaluates each assigned patient in terms of current or potential problems pertaining to speech-language pathology, meeting or exceeding established clinical pathways and protocols for best practice. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate. Establishes age specific plan of care and functional goals based on evaluation results, and regularly incorporates other disciplines, patient/family, into treatment planning, documenting the patient/family/caregiver’s understanding of goals, explaining rationale and methods necessary to carry out treatments. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate. Consistently re-evaluates effectiveness of ongoing treatment plan, instituting appropriate changes in care plan. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate. Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver and provides education to meet those needs. Participates in clinics, rounds, meetings, in-services, annual competencies, MYR, departmental process improvement projects and conferences, as assigned. Collaborates and communicates appropriately with families, physicians, other rehabilitation staff, nurse case managers, and others within and outside the Lurie Children’s system. Upgrades own knowledge in pediatric care. Actively participates in inservices, including planning educational activities for the team as assigned. Meets required departmental productivity standards. Participates in supervision/instruction of students as assigned. Participates in orientation of new staff and support staff as assigned. Supports organizational change initiatives; adapting to a rapidly changing health care environment. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. Other job functions as assigned. Education and Experience: Successful graduation from an accredited Speech-Language program. Current License or proof of eligibility and submission for license in the State of Illinois. Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association within first 90-days of start. Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by having completed the BLS AED Heartsaver Course. Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Pay Range $37.00-$60.50 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement