Speech Language Pathologist PRNGlendale Heights, IL

Speech Language Pathologist

Serving patients since 1980, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks features 143 licensed beds, a Level II trauma center, and a therapeutic day school and transition program. Our key service lines are orthopedics, pain management, oncology, surgery and our Birth Center. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Glen Oaks is the only disproportionate-share hospital in DuPage County. Staff members are committed to delivering highly personalized, compassionate care in a hospital complete with new technologies, aesthetic updates, recent renovations and all-private patient rooms.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Schedule: 1x weekend date per month, weekdays as needed - although preferred, 1-2 major holidays per calendar year. Shift is 8-4pm. Shift: PRN; as needed. Location: 701 WINTHROP AVE, Glendale Heights, 60139.

The role you'll contribute:

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients as medically prescribed, in a professional manner and within hospital standards, adhering to the corporate compliance plan and all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies, and accrediting bodies.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to standards and recommended techniques. Establishes, implements and adapts an individualized treatment plan of care (including appropriate goal setting, treatment activities and frequency). Discharges patients when maximum benefit has been achieved and/or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
• Documents accurately, completely, and timely with legible handwriting. Uses measurable and objective terminology following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policy and procedures.
• Charges patient accurately, timely and legibly according to guidelines of the CPT code format, price file, and following insurance guidelines.
• Utilizes knowledge of growth and development for assigned patient age population. Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms of the patient. Interprets data relative to patient age. Modifies approach and communication skills appropriate to the patient served, which may include: Neonate/Infant (birth < 1), Pediatric (1 < 12 yrs), Adolescent (12 < 18 yrs), Adult (18 < 65 yrs) and Geriatric (65 yrs).
• Identifies the need for patient/caregiver education and utilizes each opportunity for teaching on a planned or spontaneous basis. Documents education with understanding as appropriate.
• Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.
• Practice principles of professional development by maintaining clinical competencies, using best and/or evidence based practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.
• Meets at least 90% of productivity standards.
• Willingly adjusts and adapts to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers/programs as approved and observed by manager.
• Practices principles of employee and patient safety when performing daily job activities via observation.
• Handles and disposes of hazardous waste following established protocol. Consistently adheres to departments radiation dosimetry process, including meeting all badge return deadlines in a timely manner.
• Complies with FH Compliance Plan, rules and regulations of all local, state, and federal agencies, and with the standards of all accrediting bodies and payers as evident through documentation reviews, tracers and rounds results. Takes responsibility for the environment of care by monitoring and taking action as needed.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Master's Speech Language Pathology Required
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Required or
• Provisional Speech-Language Pathologist (Prov SLP) Required or
• Speech Lang Pathologist-Temp (SLP-TEMP) Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Rehabilitation Services

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25033019

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.