Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Urbana, IL
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

ID: 59136276 Shift: Day DAYS: M-F; 7:00AM-3:30PM (NICU experience is required) 5x8 Hr Description: Job Summary: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.Job Responsibilities:-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.-Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are designed to improve the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family.-Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.-Utilizes standardized outcomes measures/testing and instrumental evaluations in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.-Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.-Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.-Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/diet recommendations, with the medical team and makes appropriate recommendations for the next level of care. Schedule Notes:DAYS: M-F; 7:00AM-3:30PM (NICU experience is required)Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -N/APreferred Skills & Experience: -N/AEducation: Required Education:-Master s Degree in related field.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-BLS.-Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/AJob Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 40.00 Contract Weeks:89