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Carle Foundation Hospital Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - NICU in Urbana, Illinois
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - NICU
Department: Therapy Hospital Svcs - CFH1020
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Allied Health
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 31111
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Masters Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: 5,8hr shifts/wk M-F 7:30a-4p
On Call Requirements: None
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Secondary Job Category: Therapy Services
Weekend Requirements: 1 weekend per month
Other Posting Information: $2500 Sign On Bonus
$2500 Relocation Bonus - External Applicants Only
Holiday Requirements: Department Rotation
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Position Summary:
Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Masters Related Field CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS). Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1-3 years of NICU, Inpatient Pediatrics, or infant feeding experience required. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE None Specified.
Essential Functions:
Collects case history information and integrates information from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant others, and other professionals. Selects and administers appropriate evaluation procedures to meet patient needs. Recognizes the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the patient, family, caregivers and relevant others.
Conducts assessment procedures for speech and language pathology. Selects or develops and uses appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need. Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.
Interprets, integrates, and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations for intervention.
Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that designed to improve the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
Utilizes standardized outcomes measures/testing and instrumental evaluations in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/diet recommendations, with the medical team and makes appropriate recommendations for the next level of care.
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.