Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health evaluates and treats patients of all ages for issues related to speech, language, or swallowing. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Education Level - Field of Study

Master's Degree - Speech Language Pathology

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) - And

Driver's License - Varies - And

Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies

Experience Requirement

Work Experience - Length of Experience

Speech language pathologist - 1+ years

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Drives reliable transportation and maintains state required insurance and valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Administers prescribed speech therapy treatment programs for patient s to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability and injury.

Anticipates and orders an appropriate quantity of supplies with sufficient lead time that patient does not run out of supplies between visits.

Communicates with all appropriate caregivers including as family members, physicians, therapists, and nurses. As appropriate, adds and documents all communication in patient medical record.

Communicates the requirements for collaborative team and care givers, assignments with scheduler, prepare written instructions for the assistant and supervises the assistant in the patient home.

Completes audits and other assigned tasks within assigned time frame.

Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefits including covered services, recertifications, transfers, and non-recertifications. Follows regulatory requirements regarding documentation standards.

Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need. Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.

Documents and follows established department process to ensure follow-up visits are scheduled.

Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy, including goals, modifications of treatment plans, and patient's response to treatments and discharge plans. Ensures documentation is completed per regulatory and departmental standards.

Documents through comprehensive detail about patient visit, information is sufficient that following staff can determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next contact.

Instruct, motivate, and assist patient in activity regimens and use of assistive/supportive devices.

Monitors, supervises, and adjusts the plan of care in order to ensure effective and efficient care.

Demonstrates knowledge of regulations for therapy and home care, and all departmental policies and processes. Comprehends OASIS and case mix index.

Department Specific Job Function

Completes comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients.

Assess homebound status of patients.

Completes comprehensive speech therapy evaluation in patient's home and develop plan of care.

Communicate with patients to schedule appointment times and manage daily schedule.

Educate family/caregivers on recommended home treatment program.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $35.14per hour - $60.44per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.