Speech Pathologist, Adults

Overview

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Speech Pathologist. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director of Speech Pathology and Section Administrator (BSD), provides speech pathology services (consultation, evaluation, and therapy) in an acute care hospital and clinical outpatient setting.

Provides prompt and efficient attention to patient needs. Manages and performs administrative duties related to clinical role.

• Evaluate inpatient and outpatient customers with communication and swallowing disorders; plan and provide speech/language and/or swallowing therapy to meet patient care needs.
• Write daily progress notes to document each patient contact, keep written documentation of transactions regarding each patient (e.g., telephone conversations, family meetings), and use departmental database to track patient care activity and charges.
• Complete and submit departmental charge forms for each patient reflecting billing for the appropriate level of service.
• Assist in maintaining therapy and examination rooms in a neat and orderly condition. Monitor supply utilization to ensure adequate levels of supplies are available in each room.
• Prepare reports and submit outpatient reports for placement in medical records and clinic shadow files.
• Attend patient care rounds weekly to maintain multidisciplinary interaction and cooperation. Identify patients who may benefit from speech pathology services and report on patients who are currently being seen for speech pathology services.
• Provide basic science lecture and inservice instruction for medical students, resident physicians, nursing staff and other allied health professionals.
• Assist the Clinical Director of Speech Pathology in the formulation, development and conduct of relevant clinical research projects and continuous quality improvement projects.
• Attend and participate in weekly speech pathology staff meetings and monthly clinical staff meetings.
• Follow all appropriate hospital patient care, regulatory, and administrative policies.
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management.

• Master of Science/Arts in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• The candidate must be eligible for ASHA certification and hold current licensure with the State of Illinois in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Knowledge and utilization of appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, which may be obtained through on-the-job competency training.
• Ability to consistently perform assigned tasks promptly and with a high level of customer satisfaction, and to handle contacts with patients, physicians and/or external contacts courteously and pleasantly while providing prompt and efficient attention to customer needs.
• Requires tact, courtesy and discretion in handling sensitive matters and patients. Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly in one-on-one interpersonal communication. Ability to manage multiple tasks, determine priorities, organize work, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer and typing proficiency (minimum 30 words per minute) for data entry and using internal information systems.

• 1-3 years of clinical experience
• Experience in an acute care setting, including management of patients with complex medical conditions including tracheostomy management
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of dysphagia across diverse patient populations
• Experience in assessment and ongoing treatment of acquired neurogenic communication disorders in a rehabilitation (inpatient and/or outpatient) setting
• Proficiency with Videofluoroscopic Swallow studies (VFSS)
• Experience conducting Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• Strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and commitment to evidence-based practice

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days, Monday
  - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm, shared weekend shift rotation to supplement PRN coverage of weekends, with an average of 1 shift every 2 months
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite – Hyde Park
• Unit/Department:
  Speech Pathology
  - Adults
• CBA Code:
  Non-Union

This description may include information about compensation and benefits. For details, please refer to the official job posting. Equal opportunity employer statement and pre-employment requirements apply as required by law.

EEO Statement: UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.