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　　Job Description Summary

　　The Speech and Language Pathologist will plan, conduct and evaluateprogram for assigned patients designed to improve patient\'scommunication skills. Assess patients with communication problems anddysphagia typically of neurogenic origin, develops a treatment programand modifies treatment in accordance with patient progress. Instructpatients\' progress and maintains clinical records according toestablished procedures.

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

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

　　Job Description

　　The Speech Language Pathologist will:

　　Evaluate patient\'s speech, language and swallowing abilities inorder to formulate and conduct treatment plan designed to improvecommunicative efficiency of patients with communication problems.Establish patient treatment goals tailored to each patient\'s needsand capabilities.Review patient\'s chart, interview patient/family and consult withphysicians, audiologists and other relevant clinical professionalsin order to evaluate patient condition according to standardprocedures.Counsel patients, family members/significant others regardingcommunication deficits and instruct them in proper managementtechniques.Monitor patient progress, re-establish goals and revise treatment,and alert physicians to changes in patient\'s condition.Evaluate patient\'s current pain levels (0-10) and history of recentpain experience; provide appropriate pain education and interventionin consultation with physician and pain specialists as needed;provide ongoing assessment of pain and implementation of tools formanagement.Maintain clinical records including writing diagnostic reports,progress reports, discharge summaries, re-evaluations and rechecks,summarizing family and professional contact and logging dailystatistics and other clinical data.Attend patient team conferences, clinics, in-service educationclasses, and meetings in order to gather and exchangepatient/treatment information.Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interestof the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Reporting Relationships

　　Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, TherapyManager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

　　Knowledge in diagnoses and types of treatment for speech, language,swallowing and behavior problems of neurologically impaired at a levelgenerally acquired through completion of a Master\'s or doctoral degreein Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the AmericanSpeech-Language-Hearing Association.

　　Clinical Specialty Recognition by the American Speech-Language-HearingAssociation or certification in neurological communication disorders bythe Academy of Neurological Communication Disorders and Sciences isdesired.

　　Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the AmericanSpeech-Language-Hearing Association

　　Current Illinois license as Speech-language Pathologist or Temporarylicense as Speech-Language Pathologist if in Clinical Fellowship Year.

　　Current CPR certification.

　　Complete the SRAIS training programs and utilizes SRAIS in performingjob duties, as needed

　　Understanding the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent,and geriatric patients

　　Ability to interpret growth and development related information toassure patient needs are met.

　　Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patientsand families in providing treatment and with physicians, audiologist andother closely related clinical professionals in order to gather andexchange patient information.

　　Analytical skills necessary to administer and evaluate standardizedspeech/language tests, evaluate patient capabilities, develop treatmentplans and monitor patient progress.

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