Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

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Qualifications:

The Speech Pathologist is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association, is certified by the association, and is eligible for membership
A Master’s degree in speech pathology or it’s equivalent
At least one (1) year of supervised work experience with adult patients
Licensed, Registered, or is certified in the state in which the speech pathologist resides or practices.

Requirements:

Provides treatment as ordered by the attending physician
Evaluates patient’s speech and language abilities and detects, assesses, and evaluates the patient’s level of function
Plans and provides rehabilitation services for speech and language disorders
Assists in developing and updating the plan of treatment
Observes, reports, and records types of treatment and patient’s response to it; reports progress and/or regression to the physician and to the agency
Submits to the physician and the Agency written reports of the patient’s progress at the designated intervals of at least every thirty (30) days and at discharge using the appropriate forms
Utilizes communicate resources and company personnel by proper referral
Selects and administers diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and material for patient evaluation and treatment purposed
Instructs, teaches, supervises, and counsels other health team personnel and family members in methods of assisting the patient in improving, correcting, and/or accepting his or her disabilities
Instructs, teachers, and supervises the family in the patient’s total speech therapy program
Attends paramedical service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing service meetings
Participates in In-service education
Participates in staff development activities
Evaluates the home environment and makes appropriate recommendations
Performs other duties as assigned
Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Participates in salary programs following approved home health care agency policies and procedures
Complies with home health agency policies and procedures
Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Promotes education for home health care staff members
Promotes education for clients, their families, and the community
Participates in personal professional growth and development
Completes all required documentation in accordance with the standards of the agency and regulatory requirements
Works effectively with the medical staff, other members of the health care team, and administrative personnel. Maintains a cooperative working relationship.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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Career Positions

We are always accepting applications for the following clinical positions:

Full/Part Time
Home Health Aides/CNA
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Medical Social Workers
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Registered Nurses
Speech Therapists

For more information contact Julian Carroll at 815-744-4770 ext. 201 or e mail julian.carroll@purposecare.com

Corporate Office:
920 Essington Road
Joliet, IL 60435

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm