Speech Language Pathologist, Outpatient, Pediatrics

About the role

Provides comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Serves as speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services.
• Provides and participates in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel.
• Evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs, as applicable.
• Ensures age/development appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
• Adequately performs on financial/budget and inpatient care expectations.
• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by applicable state.
• Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists (or temporary license for employee in Clinical Fellowship Year).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (unless in Clinical Fellowship Year).
• Current certification from American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical settings preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in speech-language pathology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer software and electronic health records systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Benefits And More: Paid Time Off programs, Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses, Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave, Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs, Educational Assistance Program.

Pay

$38.20 - $57.30

Schedule

Days, 40hours/week, Mon-Fri