Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist
Profession: SLP
Specialty: Pediatrics
Duration: 26 Weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified
License: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - Illinois
Certifications: BLS - AHA
Must-Have:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Licensed SLP (IL)
- BLS - AHA
Description:
Evaluates and treats patients of all ages.
Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
Collects case history information and integrates data from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, and relevant others.
Selects and administers appropriate evaluation procedures to meet patient needs.
Recognizes the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the patient, family, caregivers, and relevant others.
Conducts assessment procedures for speech and language pathology.
Selects, develops, and uses appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
Develops and implements a setting-appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patient needs.
Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.
Interprets, integrates, and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations for intervention.
Evaluates patients with speech and feeding-related impairments.
Administers standardized testing to assess the level of function compared to age-related norms.
Assesses feeding and swallowing impairments.
Educates patients and caregivers about home programs and activities.
Coordinates with pediatric PT/OT on treatment interventions.
Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
Completes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status, which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training.