Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Therapy

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Evaluate and treat patients of all ages. Serve as a role model in professional service delivery and act as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect case history information from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals.
• Select and administer appropriate evaluation procedures based on patient needs.
• Recognize patient and family needs, values, communication preferences, and cultural/linguistic backgrounds.
• Conduct speech and language pathology assessments.
• Develop and use appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
• Create and implement a care plan with measurable, achievable goals tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate with patients and relevant others in planning care.
• Interpret and synthesize information to develop treatment plans and recommendations.
• Evaluate and implement intervention plans to improve functional and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Modify approaches based on patient behavior and performance.
• Use standardized outcome measures and instrumental evaluations to accurately reflect functional performance.
• Complete documentation according to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and significant others throughout rehabilitation and provide education and family training as needed.
• Communicate patient status, performance, and recommendations clearly with the medical team.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Illinois
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Master’s Degree in related field
• Experience working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)