Speech Therapist - Part-Time

Reports to: Director of Therapy Services

Uniform: Scrubs

Weekends: No

Job Summary

The Speech Therapist provides differential diagnostic and therapeutic services by assessing and treating residents with central or peripheral disorders of speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing. They assist residents to reach maximum performance while learning to live within their capabilities.

Responsibilities

1. Evaluates and provides individualized treatment to residents for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects under the written order of physician or qualified personnel.


2. Participates in developing in-service programs for staff development. Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.


3. Follows and assist with the development of facility policies and procedure. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.


4. Identifies and recommends opportunities to contain cost and improve services.


5. Completes and documents initial assessment/care plan within (10) ten days of admission.


6. Prepare Individual Personal Program (IPP) and Individual Educational Program (IEP)plans annually and as needed for each resident based on individually assessed needs.


7. Performs reassessments/care at intervals required or appropriate to resident needs.


8. Provide accurate and reliable Speech Therapy services documentation within timely manner.


9. Recommends modifications and changes in the resident`s therapy treatments as indicated.


10. Responsible for reporting any change of a resident`s condition to the Children`s Habilitation Center leadership team. Coordinates and assist with care as directed.


11. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, meetings, and in-services as needed.


12. Serve on, participate in, and/or attend various committees as required


13. Collaborate with other disciplines regarding resident`s care.


14. Train/advice team and family members regarding implementation of therapy plans, adaptive devices, and positioning.


15. Abides by CHC policies.


16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

- Master's degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology

- Valid Illinois State License

- Experience with developmentally disabled, medically complex children

- Current Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association)

Working Conditions

- Usually works in a well -lighted, well-ventilated area.

- May be exposed to potentially infectious diseases.

Children's Habilitation Center is an equal opportunity Employer!!!