at Amergis in Vienna, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the implementation of speech/language pathology services.
*1 x Full Time School SLP-CCC, SLP-CF, or SLPA
*Will consider a part-time candidate *Pre K and K Level Essential Duties and Responsibilities:+ Performs assessment(s) of patient’s communication, oral-motor integrity, cognitive status, memory and problem-solving abilities, hearing and speech fluency and quality
+ Assesses home environment (as appropriate) and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function
+ Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care in coordination with the physician to address speech, language, hearing and other functional disorders
+ Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment
+ Instructs patient, caregiver, and other members of the health team regarding their roles in speech therapy
+ Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated
+ Recommends hearing tests by audiologist as necessary
+ Prepares and submits clinical progress summary notes based on the attainment of goals
+ Instructs patient, family/caregiver, and other health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated
+ Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services
+ Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services, and refers as appropriate
+ Complies with accepted professional standards and practices, and maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory
+ Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:+ Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology
+ Must hold a degree from an accredited school of Speech-Language Pathology?
+ Current licensure or certification as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of assignment?
+ One year of prior professional Speech Language Pathology experience preferred?
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confident
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