Speech & Language Pathologist-Acute/Inpatient Rehab/Outpatient

Department:

37572 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Church Street

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This is a unique part-time SLP experience treating within the acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient department all at Lutheran General Hospital. The schedule and department will be determined based off volumes although will primarily be within the acute care and inpatient rehab setting initially with the flexibility to transition to outpatient after outpatient volumes increase.

This position has an intermittent evening and weekend scheduling expectation

OFFERING A $2500 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% AFTER 90 DAYS -  50% AFTER ONE YEAR

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all principal accountabilities of a Speech Language Pathologist I
• Participation in educational / mentoring activities with Speech Language Pathology students, medical students, peers, Hospital staff and / or the community.
• Participation in Rehab Services growth and operations.
• Responsible for staying abreast of clinical and operational developments.
• Assumes other related responsibilities as assigned.

Licensure:

• Illinois state licensure

Education/Experience Required:

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology
• 2-3 years of clinical experience in medical setting.
• Experience with student supervision.
• Advanced continuing education.
• Experience in providing in-services to peers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication skills.
• Independence in providing advanced level of clinical skills and expertise.
• ASHA certification (CCC/A)
• 0-3 Credential (for Peds patients)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
• Direct contact with body fluids
• Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods of time.
• Weekends, early evening hour and holidays
• Off campus locations
• This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants,