What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at Sarah Bush Lincoln?
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Speech Pathologist
Job Description
Speech / Language Pathologists provide individualized treatment programs for patients exhibiting speech-language, voice and / or swallowing problems, based on evaluation and assessment of problem. Provides services in hospital and various outreach sites, which may include long-term care facilities, schools, clinics, and homes.
Monday - Friday day shift
Pay based on experience starting at $32.10
Responsibilities
Carries out treatment as planned utilizing appropriate manual techniques and available equipment and / or modalities. Reassesses and modifies treatments as appropriate. , Collaborates / communicates with other members of the health care team in order to coordinate plans of care and optimize patient outcomes., Conducts inservice education programs and participates in community service programs as requested., Conducts thorough assessment of each patient to determine most appropriate method of treatment., Coordinates schedule and assignments in order to assure maximum productivity, efficiency, and meeting deadlines and commitment to customers including patients, other physical medicine staff members and other members of the health care team. , Demonstrates competency in all areas of assigned client care needs and seeks out additional information, in services or educational opportunities to remain competent and current., Develops care plans., Documents treatment and plans of care efficiently and effectively in order to best describe client progress toward established goals and to assure compliance with professional and regulatory standards related to general reporting and reimbursement issues., Prepares reports of diagnostic findings, treatments and progress., Provides education to patients and families regarding : the nature of the disorder, recommendations for treatment, and the functional effects of the disorder., Utilizes departmental equipment safely (i.e., VisiPitch, electrolarynx, augmentative communication devices, dictating units, etc.)
Requirements :
MS : Speech Pathology (Required)BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Compensation
Estimated Compensation Range
32.10 - $49.76
Pay based on experience
Salary : $32 - $50
