Job Description
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics Outpatient Therapy at Carle Health summary:
Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) in pediatric outpatient therapy evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, feeding, and swallowing impairments. They develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate caregivers, and maintain thorough documentation. This role requires licensure, ongoing education, and may include supervisory responsibilities and clinical projects.
Overview
Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
*****This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus! Qualifications
Education Level Field of Study Master's Degree
Related Field
Licensure/Certification Requirements Licenses/Certifications Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Collects case history information and integrates information from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant others, and other professionals. 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 or 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 patients need. 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.
Department Specific Job Function Evaluates patients with speech and feeding related impairments
Administers standardized testing to access level of function compared to age related norms
Assess feeding and swallowing impairments
Educates patients and caregivers on 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
About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $35.14per hour - $60.44per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Keywords:
speech therapy, pediatric therapy, language assessment, feeding impairments, swallowing disorders, treatment planning, caregiver education, clinical documentation, licensed SLP, outpatient healthcare
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work,