Schwab Rehabilitation is looking for a compassionate, dedicated and energetic Registry Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist to join our highly trained and respected therapy team. This unique opportunity allows the SLP to expand their skills by working as a member of a large interdisciplinary team in Inpatient rehab (spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke and general) . One year of relevant experience is preferred.

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital is a freestanding, not-for-profit, 102-licensed bed facility located in Chicago and offers the continuum of care from acute care to inpatient rehab to outpatient therapy for adults and children. Schwab is a proud member of Sinai Chicago and the first fully licensed and accredited rehabilitation hospital in the Midwest.

Schwab Rehabilitation offers 1 on 1 treatment/care in a unique therapeutic environment featuring 7 large treatment gyms, multiple private treatment rooms, a warm-water indoor therapeutic pool and an award-winning therapeutic rooftop garden. We have a large team consists of PT, OT, SLP and recreational therapists including several bilingual therapists and board certified specialists. Our rehabilitation team takes a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to address the physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs of each patient.

Registry tiers vary based on number shifts worked per month. ( $47.50/hour to $57.50/hour)

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Active State of Illinois SLP license or a Temporary SLP License issued by IDFPR

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech language Pathology

• Active BLS certification

BENEFITS:

• Qualified for public student loan forgiveness programs

• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

We are currently seeking an experienced SLP to join our Registry staff. The responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist are:

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  Evaluate, plan, interpret and implement specific treatment programs for patients with cognitive-communication or swallowing disorders in order to facilitate the patient's maximum recovery potential.
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  Develop goals and treatment plans based upon a comprehensive Speech-Language Pathology assessment and evaluation. Takes into account the goals of the patient, family, and/or caregiver as well as rehabilitation prognosis. Adjusts goals and treatment plans as necessary to meet patients' changing needs.
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  Supervise assigned students and support staff as applicable.
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  Provides effective, skilled, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions in all areas of cognitive, communication and swallowing disorders (individual and group therapy). Utilizes appropriate devices and/or special equipment to enhance patient's communication and/or swallowing skills.
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  Participates in discharge planning, including making appropriate discharge recommendations, and may include educating patient, family, and/or caregiver, providing a home program, arranging equipment needs and recommending follow-up care.

Minimum Requirements

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  Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
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  Licensed by the State of Illinois

Location: SHS · SRH SRH REHAB SPEECH PAT
Schedule: Call/Registry/Per Diem, Days, 8am-4.30pm