Speech Language Pathologist
For over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facility. If you are looking for a family atmosphere, a company committed to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides speech language pathology services appropriate to patients’ needs, utilizing necessary resources to ensure optimal patient care.
MUST HAVE 1 year experience or more post-graduation from a Master's Program
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduation from an ASHA accredited speech-language pathology program with master’s degree or verification by ASHA of equivalent training in another country
2. Current speech-language pathology license in State of Illinois
3. CPR certification
4. Basic English language competence for verbal and written communication in English language
5. Effective interpersonal skills
JOB DUTIES
1. Demonstrates the WSMC Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers.
2. Demonstrates proficient skill in evaluating, interpreting, planning, educating, and implementing age-appropriate and functional speech pathology treatment for patients, including but not limited to diagnostic procedures to assess the underlying structures and functions which support communicative activity and eating/swallowing and to treatments utilizing linguistic, cognitive, motor speech, fluency, dysphagia, and/or augmentative communication interventions.
3. Establishes and revises treatment plan based on physician orders, patient/caregiver input, evaluation results and patient progress.
4. Ensures treatment outcomes meet program standards and reimbursement criteria and facilitate optimal discharge planning.
5. Independently performs all duties required to maintain and complete patient records in a timely manner.
6. Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, other team members to coordinate treatment plans.
7. Maintains confidentiality of patient records and information.
8. Actively pursues professional development and educational opportunities to expand clinical expertise.
9. Attends all mandatory and relevant in-services and meetings.
10. Assists with orienting students and new team members.
11. Participates in program development projects.
12. Serves as a resource person for other staff members, sharing professional knowledge/expertise with others.
13. Manages patient caseload and daily operations efficiently.
14. Ensures safety of patients, caregivers, and co-workers by adherence to health and safety guidelines.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Environment/Hazards: Must possess sufficient dexterity to use patient care equipment and render patient care daily. Must have sufficient knowledge of basic body mechanics and physical strength to safely move patients and/or equipment so as not injure self or others. Frequent interruptions and changing schedules and priorities may produce stress. Potential for exposure to diagnosed and undiagnosed communicable diseases. Potential for exposure to agitated patients with possibility of physical and/or verbal aggression.
West Suburban Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.