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you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work in
a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed
through words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culture
that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and
compassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been done
before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients
achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Speech and Language Pathologist will plan, conduct and evaluate
program for assigned patients designed to improve patient\'s
communication skills. Assess patients with communication problems and
dysphagia typically of neurogenic origin, develops a treatment program
and modifies treatment in accordance with patient progress. Instruct
patients\' progress and maintains clinical records according to
established procedures.
The Speech and Language Pathologist will consistently demonstrate
support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and
Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts
and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families,
fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the institute.
The Speech and Language Pathologist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan
AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability,
Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and
Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment
to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Speech Language Pathologist will:
- Evaluate patient\'s speech, language and swallowing abilities in
order to formulate and conduct treatment plan designed to improve
communicative efficiency of patients with communication problems.
- Establish patient treatment goals tailored to each patient\'s needs
and capabilities.
- Review patient\'s chart, interview patient/family and consult with
physicians, audiologists and other relevant clinical professionals
in order to evaluate patient condition according to standard
procedures.
- Counsel patients, family members/significant others regarding
communication deficits and instruct them in proper management
techniques.
- Monitor patient progress, re-establish goals and revise treatment,
and alert physicians to changes in patient\'s condition.
- Evaluate patient\'s current pain levels (0-10) and history of recent
pain experience; provide appropriate pain education and intervention
in consultation with physician and pain specialists as needed;
provide ongoing assessment of pain and implementation of tools for
management.
- Maintain clinical records including writing diagnostic reports,
progress reports, discharge summaries, re-evaluations and rechecks,
summarizing family and professional contact and logging daily
statistics and other clinical data.
- Attend patient team conferences, clinics, in-service education
classes, and meetings in order to gather and exchange
patient/treatment information.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest
of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy
Manager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Knowledge in diagnoses and types of treatment for speech, language,
swallowing and behavior problems of neurologically impaired at a level
generally acquired through completion of a Master\'s or doctoral degree
in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Clinical Specialty Recognition by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association or certification in neurological communication disorders by
the Academy of Neurological Communication Disorders and Sciences is
desired.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Current Illinois license as Speech-language Pathologist or Temporary
license as Speech-Language Pathologist if in Clinical Fellowship Year.
Current CPR certification.
Complete the SRAIS training programs and utilizes SRAIS in performing
job duties, as needed
Understanding the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent,
and geriatric patients
Ability to interpret growth and development related information to
assure patient needs are met.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients
and families in providing treatment and with physicians, audiologist and
other closely related clinical professionals in order to gather and
exchange patient information.
Analytical skills necessary to administer and evaluate standardized
speech/language tests, evaluate patient capabilities, develop treatment
plans and monitor patient progress.
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