Speech-Language Pathologist: Dysphagia Lab Therapist

Responsibilities

• Performs all of the responsibilities of a Speech & Language Pathologist.
• Contributes to the production and dissemination of evidence-based practice at the organizational, state, or national level.
• Completion of evidence-based reviews of interventions or outcome measures.
• Creation and/or implementation of practice guidelines.
• Standardization of outcome measure collection/interpretation.
• Implementation of new practice standards at the department level.
• Professional presentations internally and reinforcement of practice priorities within the organization.
• Mentoring on practice and documentation for staff and students, aligning with organizational needs, while pursuing advanced mentoring training through internal or specialized programs.
• Participation in performance management evaluations of staff speech therapists.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited program with current license to practice.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required; at least 5 years clinical experience preferred.
• Maintains a clinical role of at least 0.4 FTE; and at least 0.5 FTE overall in the organization.
• Outstanding communication skills, with demonstrated ability to partner with physicians, patients and families in providing therapy and exchanging patient progress/condition information and to assign duties and orient/train subordinate professional, technical and support personnel.
• Proven in-depth conceptual knowledge in speech therapy.
• Ability to solve complex problems, demonstrating excellent critical thinking skills.
• Proven commitment to the profession of speech therapy.
• Confidently and efficiently predicts outcomes beyond a single episode of care and considers the long-term needs of the patient.
• Takes initiative to identify learning needs and resources. Follows through and shares information with peers in a timely manner.
• Transfers skills and knowledge confidently into unfamiliar situations and efficiently identifies new learning needs.
• Through the readings of scientific literature, identifies current issues and trends in practice.
• Demonstrates involvement in activities that contribute to the improvement of the unit/department/profession.
• Instills confidence in colleagues.
• Identifies systems or practice issues and potential solutions as part of professional role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of speech therapy principles and practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using technology and software relevant to the field.