Speech -Language Pathologist-Registry

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Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now! General Summary :

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and clinical supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist II, functions as a member of the Speech Pathology Department.

The Registry Speech-Language Pathologist provides differential clinical evaluations, plans and implements comprehensive treatment and participates in the discharge planning process for patients, ages (0 to 100+).

Treatment intervention shall be provided using appropriate training, equipment, and supplies and based on sound principles of treatment and with the well-being of the patient considered foremost.

The Speech Pathologists I will comply with all HIPAA regulations regarding privacy and confidentially. All services are provided in accordance with the Illinois State Practice Act and guidelines established by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

Duties and Responsibilities : Patient Care Evaluations

Performs evaluations in accordance with departmental protocol and accepted practice standards.

Evaluations are conducted in a polite and courteous manner with special consideration given to the dignity of the patient and confidentiality of the information

Determines the differential diagnosis for inpatients and outpatients, through review of the case history, medical information, administration of appropriate tests, and clinical observations.

• Determines prognosis and formulates recommendations.
• Refers patients to appropriate sources for additional assessment

Presents findings of evaluation to physician, patient, family, significant others and professional staff in a confidential manner.

Provides re-evaluation of patients to determine progress.

Schedules outpatient evaluations as appropriate.

Treatment Planning

Prepares functional treatment plans for all patients

Establishes realistic / achievable treatment goals / objectives.

includes patient and family / significant others in establishing goals / objectives.

Determines comprehensive program for remediation with regard to specific communication, cognitive and / or swallowing disorder(s).

Projects number of treatment sessions and / or probable duration of treatment in accordance with type and severity of disorder.

Prepares sufficient documentation to allow other clinicians to treat the patient

Documentation

Prepares communication / cognition and dysphagia evaluation reports, including prognosis, goals and recommendations.

Prepares letters of referral to be dispensed to appropriate professionals, physicians and agencies.

Maintains daily progress notes that include treatment techniques, progress, functional status, frequency and duration or treatment.

Prepares appropriate monthly status reports for Medicare, HMO, private insurance and Medicaid patients.

Obtains required certification / re-certification, pre-authorization paperwork

Prepares discharge summary upon conclusion of treatment.

Closes case folders within 5 working days after discharge.

Enters charges on a daily basis.

Education

Provides information relative to communication and swallowing disorders through in-service training to nursing, physicians, medical students or other interested hospital personnel.

Participates in educational programs within the department.

Promotes departmental development through participation in current case staffing’s, review of recent literature and materials and suggestions with regard to alteration of departmental policy and procedure.

Plans, develops and presents in-service programs.

Provides clinical lectures to Master level students in Speech-Language Pathology.

Participates in continuing education activities outside of Insight Hospital as required by the state regulatory office.

Professional Development

Participates in professional local, state and national associations.

Remains aware of current developments related to communication and swallowing disorders through attendance of professional conferences and review of recent literature.

May pursue research study.

Miscellaneous

Consults to Insight satellite facilities and other programs as directed.

Adheres to Insight and professional Code of Ethics.

Treats all information with confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA

Maintains professional dress and behavior.

Assumes other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Holds an Illinois state license.

Holds Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language & Hearing Association when eligible.

Must be experienced with the following procedures : Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation, treatment of dysphagia, evaluation & treatment for individuals with speech-language and cognitive disorders & evaluation & treatment for individuals with voice disorders.

Ability to perform and interpret a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation.

Fluency in a second language is an asset, including, yet not limited to, ASL, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Polish.

Good interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of computer programs related to program operations and patient treatment.

Walk / stand on patient floors for 3 to 4 hours a day.

Sit at desk or table for 3 to 4 hours a day.

May be needed to assist in patient transfers.

Participate in Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation in Radiology for ½ to 1 hour per day.

Wear heavy lead apron while participating in Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluations in Radiology.

Good manual dexterity to handle small objects during treatment.

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