Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an ASHA accredited speech-language pathology program with Master’s degree or verification by ASHA of equivalent training in another country
Current speech-language pathology license in State of Illinois
CPR certification
Basic English language competence for verbal and written communication in English language
Effective interpersonal skills
Pay Rate: $30 - $40 per hour
Benefits offered Medical/Dental/Vision/ 401K/Life/Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
JOB DUTIES
Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers.
Demonstrates proficient skill in evaluating, interpreting, planning, educating and implementing age-appropriate and functional speech pathology treatment for patients, including but not limited to diagnostic procedures to assess the underlying structures and functions which support communicative activity and eating/swallowing and to treatments utilizing linguistic, cognitive, motor speech, fluency, dysphagia, and/or augmentative communication interventions.
Establishes and revises treatment plan based on physician orders, patient/caregiver input, evaluation results and patient progress.
Ensures treatment outcomes meet program standards and reimbursement criteria and facilitate optimal discharge planning.
Independently performs all duties required to maintain and complete patient records in a timely manner.
Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, other team members to coordinate treatment plans.
Maintains confidentiality of patient records and information.
Actively pursues professional development and educational opportunities to expand clinical expertise.
Attends all mandatory and relevant in-services and meetings.
Assists with orienting students and new team members. Participates in program development projects.
Serves as a resource person for other staff members, sharing professional knowledge/expertise with others. Manages patient caseload and daily operations efficiently.
Ensures safety of patients, caregivers, and co-workers by adherence to health and safety guidelines.
Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.