Speech Therapist - Virtually Connected

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Responsibilities

● Assess, plan, and implement rehabilitation services for speech, language, and/or swallowing disorders.&

● Provide evaluation of speech and language abilities through diagnostic testing. Establish goals and estimate prognosis for recovery.&

● Record and reports the client’s progress in treatment and any change in patient’s condition to the physician.&

● Instruct family member(s) and members of the health care team in methods of assisting the patient in improving communication skills.&

● Re-evaluate the patient's progress and the established rehabilitation program as often as necessary.

● Prepare periodic reports, as required by the Agency, which are sent to the physician and third party payers regarding care being provided.

● Assist in making appropriate referrals to outside audiology speech clinics or other community services as indicated.&

● Maintain adequate clinical and progress notes and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner according to Agency policy.&

● Provide liaison contact and follow-up with other community agencies.&

● Participate in in-service, case conferences, and staff meetings as required.

● Maintain and updates professional competency through in-service attendance and similar professional resources.

● All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.&

Schedule and Shift Details&

● Employee will be required to drive daily for meetings and/or visits to residential homes. Employee will work in varied residential environments based on assigned caseload.&

Travel

● Employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.

Qualifications

Master's degree or higher

Supervised Post-Certification in an institutional setting? (1+ years)

1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:

Home Health Care

Epic Home Health

Home Health

Valid SLP in the state of Illinois (IL)

ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)&

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS)&

American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS)&

preferred

Please provide your SLP License Number.