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Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient NICU - Per Diem

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Key Responsibilities

Assess oral feeding readiness, feeding and swallowing function, and communication needs for preterm and medically fragile infants In collaboration with Occupational Therapy,

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$39.44 - $61.13 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position: Speech Language Pathologist – NICU - Per Diem,
Location: Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem (as needed) per 6-week schedule
Hours: Days
Per Diem Commitment Level: As needed per 6-week schedule
Required Travel: No
Flat Hourly Pay Rate: $51/hour

Responsibilities

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→Assess oral feeding readiness, feeding and swallowing function, and communication needs for preterm and medically fragile infants
→In collaboration with Occupational Therapy, Nursing and Lactation Consultants, implement individualized feeding and swallowing plans
→Provide interventions to support safe and efficient oral feeding, caregiver-infant bonding and prelinguistic communication development
→Educate caregivers on feeding, cues, feeding readiness, and strategies to promote bonding and communication
→Provide resources and referrals for follow-up outpatient therapy or early intervention services

→Education: Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
→License: Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of IL required
→Certification: BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association required
→Experience: Minimum two years independent work experience in a NICU providing feeding services to preterm infants and medically complex infants required.
→Unique or Preferred Skills: Video Swallowing Study (VSS) experience required