Speech Therapist (SLP) - Home Health Far West Suburbs

SPEECH THERAPIST (ST) - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER FAR WEST SUBURBS

LOCATION: AURORA, MONTGOMERY, PLAINFIELD, BOLLINGBROOK, OSWEGO, DOWNERS GROVE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

HOURS: DAYS WITH ROTATION TO WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

This position is eligible for up to a $5000.00 sign on bonus! You must be employed in the exact position at time of payout. Internal team members are not eligible for this sign on bonus at this time.

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with various speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders under the prescription of a physician.
• Conducts a speech and language evaluation of each patient.
• Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patient's plan of treatment and provides physician with a status report on a regular basis.
• Communicates problems to physicians and management, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur.
• Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to state and federal guidelines.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
• Speech-Language Pathology Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, or
• Driver license issued by the state of Illinois.

Education Required:

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in speech therapy within acute hospital or home health care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
• Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to obtain transportation to attend to the daily schedule of home visits and other Agency business in a timely manner.
• Must be capable of the manual dexterity required to use and operate a variety of medical equipment and supplies, writing implements and office equipment.
• Must have the physical agility to move about in confined spaces, including bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arm overhead.
• Must be able to work safely with people of various sizes and weight with diverse and complex medical conditions and physical limitations. Must be able to move, lift and support up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods of time to complete required paperwork, gain entry to patient's residences, travel to and from assigned visits and attend to a variety of work related activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient/client care requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete rest.
• Must be able to speak clearly and hear to communicate with people in person or over the telephone.
• Must have the ability to visually identify people, objects and files from a distance of three feet.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• COMPENSATION: $74,672.00-$112,112.00 ANNUAL BASE SALARY

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

• Sign on Bonus eligible (external candidates)
• Competitive Pay
• Incentive Pay Eligible
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Mileage reimbursement

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.