What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at RUSH Health?
Job Detail
Job Title:Â Â Speech Pathologist
Department:Â Â Speech Language Pathology
Shift:Â Â 1st
Full/Part:Â Â Active Regular FT (72 to 80 hours per pay period)
Specialty:Â Â Speech-Language Pathology
Job Number:Â Â 2023-2635
Job Description:
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Staff Speech Language Pathologist
General Summary: Responsible for all aspects of speech language pathology service delivery including evaluation, intervention planning, implementation, and outcome evaluation. The speech language pathologist (SLP) is an active participant in the acute care interdisciplinary team. The SLP meets the requirements of all internal and external regulatory bodies. Each therapist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values of care and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures
Primary Duties:
Directs the evaluation process including determining the need for services, defining problems with the domain of SLP, determining goals, and establishing treatment priorities.
Develops the intervention plan in collaboration with all team members
Implements the intervention plan and provide comprehensive and appropriate speech, language, voice, swallowing and rehabilitative services.
Determines the need to modify, continue or discontinue services
Selects, measures and interprets outcomes.
Maintains departmental productivity standards.
Demonstrates the ICARE values with patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members.
Adheres to policies and procedures.
Maintains accurate and timely patient documentation.
Participates in continuous quality improvement processes and program evaluation.
Supervises SLP students and other students as directed.
Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.
Provides proof of completed documents related to health and education requirements.
Monitors own performance and identifies opportunities for supervisory needs
Functions according to the SLP Code of Ethics and standards of the profession.
Supports the practice of practitioner-teacher-investigator model by teaching and following evidenced based practice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Graduate of an accredited SLP Program
Initial certification of clinical competence required
Meets all state regulatory requirements.
Basic computer skills
Team oriented with commitment to diversity and inclusion with patients and coworkers
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content or and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Rush University Medical Center is one of the country's leading medical centers pushing the boundaries of healthcare services with innovative, compassionate, and accountable team members. Are you ready to challenge and grow your skills, contribute to providing top-quality patient care, and enhance your career? Rush is a diverse and inclusive culture and offers a competitive salary, and a valuable compensation package including health, dental and vision benefits, retirement, health savings accounts, and tuition assistance to invest in your future.
