Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Urbana, IL
Premier Medical Staffing Services
5x8 hrs, Days

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)

Education: Required Education:-Master s Degree in related field.
Required Certifications & Licensure:-BLS.-Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A

Job Category: Clinical-Allied
Required Education:-Master s Degree in related field.
Preferred Education:-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:-BLS.-Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).