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Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care/ Hospital - Per Diem - Days

Endeavor Health, Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, 60005

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Overview Hourly Pay Range:

$35.16 - $54.50

- The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

What You Will Do

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in assigned area. Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the patient.

Evaluates patient utilizing techniques/tests appropriate to the patient type including assessment of articulation, expressive and receptive language, cognition, memory, voice, reading and writing ability, and swallowing.

Establishes treatment plan which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function.

Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and modifying as necessary.

Performs bedside/clinical swallowing evaluations and, when applicable, Video fluoroscopic swallowing evaluations and interpretations in conjunction with Radiology (IP/OP only).

Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.

Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care.

Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including post-discharge planning. Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides home programs considering the developmental needs of the patient.

May assist with supervision of paraprofessional staff, students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.

Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational programs. Attends all mandatory in-services.

Assumes responsibility for overall departmental functioning in absence of supervisor and for own professional growth.

Participates in departmental Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.

What You Will Need

Must Have CCCs / position not available for CFY

The completion of a degree in Speech/Language Pathology or the equivalent

Current Illinois licensure or eligibility

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility

CPR certification from American Heart Association

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Free Parking

Retirement Options with Company Match

Community Involvement Opportunities

About Endeavor Health Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. Locations include Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are; we believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Endeavor Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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