SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHLOGY ASSOCIATE MANAGER

Job Posting : Sep 25, 2024, 2 : 16 : 04 PM

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Closing Date : Oct 9, 2024, 11 : 59 : 00 PM

Full-time

Shift Start Time : 8 : 00 A.M.

Shift End Time : 4 : 00 P.M.

Posting Salary : COMPETITIVE

Organization : Health and Hospital Systems

Job Title : Speech-Language Pathology Associate Manager

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

About the Position

A great opportunity for speech language pathologists looking to advance into management. This position assists the speech manager with the oversight of daily operations, including delivery of clinical care by the front-line speech-language pathology staff in both inpatient and outpatient settings across all locations within the Department of Rehabilitation Services.

The associate manager will provide direct patient care, including performing video fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS). CCH hospitals and ambulatory health centers include a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Primary Stroke Center, Otolaryngology (ENT) service, and other specialty clinics.

Common conditions include traumatic injuries, head & neck cancer patients, post-operative rehabilitation, burn injuries, and neurological impairment affecting daily functional activities.

We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident leader and clinician; someone who is flexible, a quick learner, solution-focused, communicates clearly, and enjoys working as a team.

Cook County Health offers a highly competitive benefits package plus opportunities for continuing education activities, departmental trainings, in-services, and journal clubs.

About Cook County Health

One of the largest public health systems in the nation, Cook County Health (CCH) serves as the safety-net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County.

CCH is comprised of two hospitals, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Correctional Health Services, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan.

Through the health system and the health plan, CCH cares for more than 500,000 individuals each year, and its physicians and clinicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care.

Job Summary

Under direction, the Speech-Language Pathology Associate Manager is responsible for providing support for the clinical coordination of Speech-Language Pathology Services.

This position will provide direct patient care and assist in the oversight and management of daily operations across all Rehab Services locations within CCH.

This position works in collaboration with the other members of the department's management team. Monitors and ensures service quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

General Administrative ResponsibilitiesCollective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions, and working meetings.

Discipline

• Document, recommend, and effectuate discipline at all levels.
• Work closely with labor relations and / or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Initiate, authorize, and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures, and provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices.
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH's systemic development and success.
• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure.
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform necessary functions such as hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct, or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.

Typical Duties

• Demonstrates advanced competency in evaluation and treatment skills on diverse patient populations.
• Maintains an appropriate patient volume and productivity record.
• Responsible for all items regarding patient care in all level SLP positions.
• Acts as a resource for the Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech (SLP) staff regarding patient care management and / or student program.
• Provides training and support on SLP topics for Cook County Health (CCH) employees.
• Shares pertinent information with therapists across all service lines to support and promote patient care.
• Responds to program-related inquiries from outside health agencies, patient complaints, and incident reports.
• Evaluates therapy staff training needs of employees with Director, including competencies.
• Mentors all staff as necessary. Advises employees regarding patient care, work objectives, or projects.
• Recommends based on statistical reports and patient needs the number of competent SLP staff to provide patient care.
• Assists the Manager with the overall management of the department.
• Assists Manager in organizing operations and management of finances, contracts, office supplies, patient-care statistics, associated databases, and record keeping.
• Assists Manager in developing and maintaining technological operations.
• Assists in the purchase, implementation, and operation of new technology to update and streamline documentation.
• Oversees patient billing and related processes.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budget.
• Assists with ordering of supplies based on patient needs.
• Prepares reports and collects statistics to support budget requests.
• Collaborates with Department staff to participate in daily huddles, departmental meetings, and special projects.
• Participates in various interdisciplinary projects, activities, meetings, and training sessions.
• Provides Manager with data and reports related to issues that affect clinical outcomes and program success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview).
• Current licensure in good standing as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Illinois (Must provide proof at time of interview).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association (ASHA) (Must provide proof at time of interview).
• One (1) year of experience supervising or managing Speech Language Pathologists staff and / or students.
• Four (4) years of clinical experience working with a range of speech / language / swallow disorders with two (2) years of acute clinical experience.
• Must possess a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (Must provide proof at time of interview).
• Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County Health.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and / or holidays when and as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior pediatric experience.
• Prior burn experience.
• Prior outpatient experience.
• Prior neurology experience.
• Bilingual.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of educational and research administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a diverse patient population.
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management / resolution skills.
• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices.
• Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department-specific safety requirements.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application.
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 at the time of application filing.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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