Licensed Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist / Illinois / Speech Language Pathologist Job

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Belleville
Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

Additional Job Information

• PRN Schedule -
  Job ID: 1211608
  Employment Status: PRN
  More Information:
  Memorial Hospital Belleville is a 222-bed, full-service hospital serving southwest Illinois. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018.Speech Therapy includes speech, language, cognitive and swallowing assessments performed at bedside or in Radiology as appropriate to patient conditions and the nature of the assessment. Audiology assessments are performed on both inpatients and outpatients.
  Overview
  Role PurposeThe Registered Speech Pathologist or Speech Therapist provides skilled speech and swallow therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.Responsibilities
• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Speech Services.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum Requirements Degree
• Master's Degree - Speech Pathology Experience
• No Experience Supervisor Experience
• No Experience Licenses & Certifications
• Speech-Language Pathologist Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information Licenses & Certifications
• ASHA Benefits Statement
  Note: not all benefits apply to all openings- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan- 401(k) plan- Tuition Assistance- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health CenterLegal Statement
  
  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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