Speech Pathologist -SS

Presence Health is the largest Catholic health system based in Illinois. We offer a full continuum of care from childbirth to retirement living. We believe in a hands-on, personal approach – treating people, not charts.

Provides direct patient care to include; speech, language, and swallowing therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all laws, regulations, and standards.

- Involved in community health matters/projects as appropriate - Must work under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP-CCC or SLP-CFY - Serves as a liaison to patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs - Possess the ability to make independent decisions using good reasoning skills and judgement when circumstances warrant such action - Knowledgeable of rehab practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing rehab functions in the long-term care facility - Possess willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel - Ability to implement company policies, programs, goals, objectives, including procedures of the Rehab department - Ability to assist in the evacuation of patients - Exercise good body mechanics at all times - Ability to establish, assess, and modify realistic, measureable, timely, and functional goals - Ability to oversee and evaluate care given by SLP-CFYs and Rehab Aides - Ability to follow speech therapy treatment plans for patient under direction of the supervising CCC/SLP - Ability to document therapy evaluations and treatments accurately and timely - Must be able to utilize therapy software and equipment appropriately and accurately - Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language - Ability to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. **Education and Experience** - Must be a graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP) - One year's experience in long-term care or related setting preferred - Certified Clinical Instructor preferred **Computer Skills** * PC proficient (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) **Certificates, Licenses, Registrations** - Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable state. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment - Must be ASHA certified (CCCs) or must be eligible for 9-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in order to earn ASHA certification (CCCs) and/or meet ASHA credentialing criteria. Once achieved, must maintain ASHA credentialing - Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.