Speech Therapist; SP - Pediatrics - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Speech Therapist (SP) - Pediatrics - Outpatient Rehabilitation

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This range is provided by Advocate Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr

Major Responsibilities: Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.

Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.

Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.

Minimum Job Requirements
Education
:
Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards
Certification / Registration / License
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Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State in which you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible.
Work Experience
:
No experience required
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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Intermediate computer skills, Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
:
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.