Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Urbana, IL
Nightingale Nurses - Allied
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.-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 patients with speech and feeding related impairments.-Administers standardized testing to access level of function compared to age related norms.-Assess feeding and swallowing impairments.-Educates patients and caregivers on home programs and activities.-Coordinates with pediatric PT/OT on treatment interventions.-Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.-Completes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training. 
Schedule Notes:DAYS: 8:00AM-4:30PM (26-week contract)

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-N/A
Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A
Required
    
    SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
    LICENSED SLP (IL)
    BLS - AHA