Speech Pathologist Registry - Level III & Level IV

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Assess, plan, treat, evaluate, implement POC on patient population as assigned

• Demonstrate understanding of admission process, treatment costs, financial support and appropriate billing 

• Practices under ASHA standards and the SLP Practice Act of IL.

• Superior work ethics, professional image and dress required

• Works in collaboration with the physician

• Provides supportive supervision of SLP students

• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits

• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

• Completes documentation of all patient care activities in a timely manner in the electronic medical record.

• Develop professional skills by defining and completing appropriate Development plans, participating in continuing education and in-service offerings, using written resources to keep current with advancements in the field and seeks out resources with recognized expertise within and outside the Department to enhance quality of care.

• Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate with other health care professionals and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

• Uphold professional standards and responsibilities by achieving service competence and applying evidence-based interventions to promote quality in practice.

• Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work as applicable. 

Required Qualifications:   

Education and Training: 

• Completion of a Master’s or Doctorate degree program from an accredited college or university

• Current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association 

• Current License as a speech-language pathologist from the State of Illinois