Speech Language Pathologist- Summer Program- Registry - JR-1062910-5904

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By joining our team,

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 SRAbilityLab.

**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 fro 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