Speech Therapist
Speech Therapist
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Job Description
- Assess plan and implement individualized rehabilitation services for patients with speech language and/or swallowing disorders.
- Perform diagnostic testing to evaluate speech and language abilities establishing goals and prognosis for recovery.
- Document and report patient progress in treatment including any changes in condition to the physician.
- Instruct family members and healthcare team members on supporting patients to improve communication skills.
- Reevaluate patient progress and adjust rehabilitation programs as necessary.
- Prepare and submit periodic reports to the physician and thirdparty payers detailing care provided.
- Make referrals to outside clinics or community services as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate clinical and progress notes submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with other community agencies for followup care and support.
- Participate in inservice training case conferences and staff meetings.
- Maintain professional competency through continuous education and inservice attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Flexible work schedule based on an assigned caseload.
- Regular travel required to attend meetings and conduct patient visits in various residential homes.
- Daily travel required for meetings and visits to residential homes.
- Master s degree in Speech Therapy or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year supervised postcertification experience in an institutional setting.
- Valid SpeechLanguage Pathology (SLP) license in the state of Illinois (IL).
- Current certifications in Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS) are required.
- Prior experience with Residential Home Health & Hospice is not a requirement.
- SLP License Number for verification.
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Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
