Speech and Language Pathologist - Augmentative Communication (24 hours/week)(CCCs Required)

Company: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

The Speech and Language Pathologist will plan, conduct and evaluate program for assigned patients designed to improve patient's communication skills. Assess patients with communication problems and dysphagia typically of neurogenic origin, develops a treatment program and modifies treatment in accordance with patient progress. Instruct patients' progress and maintains clinical records according to established procedures.


The Speech and Language Pathologist will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.


The Speech and Language Pathologist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.


Principal Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's speech, language and swallowing abilities in order to formulate and conduct treatment plan designed to improve communicative efficiency of patients with communication problems.
  
• Establish patient treatment goals tailored to each patient's needs and capabilities.
  
• Review patient's chart, interview patient/family and consult with physicians, audiologists and other relevant clinical professionals in order to evaluate patient condition according to standard procedures.
  
• Counsel patients, family members/significant others regarding communication deficits and instruct them in proper management techniques.
  
• Monitor patient progress, re-establish goals and revise treatment, and alert physicians to changes in patient's condition.
  
• Maintain clinical records including writing diagnostic reports, progress reports, discharge summaries, re-evaluations and rechecks, summarizing family and professional contact and logging daily statistics and other clinical data.
  
• Attend patient team conferences, clinics, in-service education classes, and meetings in order to gather and exchange patient/treatment information.
  
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
  

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