Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Outpatient-Harrison St - RUSH Physical Therapy

RUSH Physical Therapy is seeking a Full Time  speech language pathologist for our location on Harrison St. 

Job Duties:

• Evaluate patient's speech, language, voice and swallowing abilities in a variety of diagnoses in order to formulate and conduct treatment plan designed to improve communicative efficiency of patients with communication problems.

• Create individualizes plan of care and treatment goals for each patient.

• Communicate with patients, family, physicians and other members of the team to optimize collaborative patient care.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust/re-establish goals and revise treatment as appropriate.

• Perform and interpret outpatient video fluoroscopic swallow studies and communicate results to physicians and other medical staff. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required • Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• Current Illinois license as Speech-language Pathologist

• Current CPR certification

• Experience in independent completion and documentation of videofluoroscopic swallow studies/modified barium swallow studies preferred

• Experience working with voice disorders, dysphagia, aphasia, and cognitive-communication disorders preferred.

• 3-5 years of post-graduate experience preferred.

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• Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
• Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

• Meet American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) minimum standards for initiation Clinical Fellowship Year including but not limited to 36 credit hours in prescribed study.
• State licensure/registration where appropriate.ASHA certification required.
• 300 hours in prescribed clinical practicum experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.