Speech Therapist RL114909 - Metro Associates

Part-time Onsite Position

Our Award Winning Client

Our client, a nationally recognized and award-winning healthcare provider, is seeking a Speech Therapist (Pathologist) to join their dedicated team. This full-time position offers an engaging work environment and the opportunity to work with a prestigious organization that values professional growth and excellence.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited speech and hearing program.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-certification supervised experience in an institutional setting.
• At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Home Health Care
  • Epic Home Health
  • Home Health
• Valid Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in Illinois.
• Must possess at least one of the following 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)
• No prior applications or employment with our Award Winning Client within the last six months.
• Must have already discussed this position with a Relode recruiter.

Preferred:

• Candidates should provide their SLP License Number.

Overview: The Speech Therapist will deliver specialized therapy services to patients as designated by their physicians, focusing on treatments for speech, language, and/or swallowing disorders. This role includes developing and implementing rehabilitation plans, conducting evaluations through diagnostic tests, and providing consultation to the patient's healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, assess, and plan rehabilitation services for speech and language disorders.
• Conduct evaluations of patient speech and language using diagnostic tests.
• Establish rehabilitation goals and periodically review patient progress.
• Update patient progress reports and communicate any changes to the attending physician.
• Educate family members and healthcare team on assisting patients with communication skills improvement.
• Maintain detailed clinical and progress notes as per Agency policy.
• Make referrals to audiology speech clinics or community services as indicated.
• Ensure professional competency through ongoing education and adherence to professional standards.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Travel:

• This role requires regular travel by automobile, subject to varying weather conditions.

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.