Speech Therapist - Registry/Per Diem

Speech Language Pathologist

Position Highlights:

Evaluates and treats communicative and language disorders; performs swallowing assessment; administers audiometric screening; upon receipt of the physician order.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats communicative, cognitive and language disorders following established protocols, safe practice guidelines and best practice.
• Performs swallowing assessment: bedside swallow, FEES and/or video fluoroscopy.
• Administers audiometric screening.
• Communicates evaluation result, swallowing precaution and dietary recommendation to the patient's nurse and physician.
• Provides care education and swallowing precaution/ instruction to patient and the patient's family when appropriate.
• Collaborates with the patient's other care providers on patient's care continuum, discharge planning, and assistive device/equipment needs.
• Completes accurate care documentation and processes procedure charge after each care episode in a timely manner.
• Complies with the current SLP practice guidelines set by ASHA, CMS, TJC and other regulatory standards.

Required Qualification:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience
• Degree from an accredited SLP program
• Current IL SLP license and board certified

Preferred:

• Bedsides swallow assessment, FEES, video fluoroscopy, dysphagia management, sign language skills

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.