Speech-Language Pathologist- CFY

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

3d•$76,960 - $125,840

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park - Clark 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.

Requirements

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: Speech Pathology (Required)

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program