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The Speech Pathologist License Pending  reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A speech therapist who complies with the Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice as outlined by their professional organization and the State of Illinois.  This position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees and departmental process improvement.  Serves as a role model for all therapists and clinical interns in all aspects of professional, clinical, communication, education and leadership activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identify appropriate person and resources.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.  Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation, in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.  Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly. Evidenced by chart review.
• Assumes complete responsibility over the course of speech therapy patient management from the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
• Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.  All notes are legible.
• Completes daily notes that reflect patients’ response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs as evidence by chart review, meeting all JCAHO documentation requirements (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, and supports reimbursement).
• Completes new evaluations and discharge follow up phone calls to support patient satisfaction goals.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by chart review, observation and team feedback.
• Works to develop and maintain physician relations through appropriate communication and documentation.
• Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for team member input, open and honest conversation approachability and timely acknowledgement of individual and team contributions as evidenced by huddles/staff meetings. 
• Accepts constructive feedback and can make timely changes as evidenced by written coaching forms/chart audits and team feedback.
• Attends ¾ annual IHR or Quarterly staff meetings and assists with patient care on those meeting days as census warrants.
• Maintains both patients/day and billable time unit standards set by department and makes efficient use of non-billable time. 
• Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule to meet patient care needs, quarterly staff meetings and department specific meetings outside normal work hours.

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. 
• BLS from American Heart Association upon hire
• Must have temporary SLP license in the state of IL and comply with licensure requirements as defined by the Illinois Speech and Hearing Association

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.