In-Home Speech Therapist (Part-Time)

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 56,343 - 74,665; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist for home health services. The role involves assessing and treating patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders, developing tailored therapy plans, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid Illinois license. Come join a supportive environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes in Kankakee County.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in speech-language therapy.
• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Provide evidence-based speech-language therapy to address disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, voice disorders, and dysphagia.
• Develop and update individualized therapy plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, therapy techniques, and home exercises.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, therapy sessions, progress notes, and outcomes.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Assessment and Diagnosis

Communication Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Education

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist for home health services. The role involves assessing and treating patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders, developing tailored therapy plans, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid Illinois license. Come join a supportive environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes in Kankakee County.