Speech Language Pathologist SLP Pediatrics Outpatient

Job Highlights

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Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals.
• Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.
• Interprets, integrates, and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan.
• Evaluates patients with speech and feeding related impairments.
• Administers standardized testing to access level of function compared to age related norms.
• Assesses feeding and swallowing impairments.
• Educates patients and caregivers on home programs and activities.
• Coordinates with pediatric PT/OT on treatment interventions.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
• Completes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training.

About CARLE

Carle Health is a healthcare organization operating in Illinois, offering a wide range of services including clinical care, health insurance, research, and academics. They have a team of nearly 16,500 members providing high-quality care through eight hospitals, physician group practices, health insurance plans, and medical education institutions, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and community impact.