Speech Language Pathologist

Jobtailor; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Algonquin, IL, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with swallowing and communication impairments in a senior living setting. You will establish goals, develop programs based on full evaluations, provide personal rehabilitative care, and participate in clinical conferences to coordinate plans of care with a multidisciplinary team.

Licensed SLP in Illinois with a Master’s degree and strong interpersonal/clinical skills is required; the role includes

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Current state license as Speech Language Pathologist or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.
• Minimum commitment of 8 hours per month to maintain active employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication impairments.
• Establish treatment goals and develop/implement Speech Pathology programs based on full clinical evaluation.
• Provide rehabilitative services to patients as part of a coordinated team.
• Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate plans of care.
• Treat residents one-on-one through private treatment sessions using a functional-based approach.
• Provide personalized therapeutic and rehabilitative care to senior living residents.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques

Clinical Evaluation

Personalized Therapeutic Care

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

State License as Speech Language Pathologist

Job description

• Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication/cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques
• Establish treatment goals and develop and implement Speech Pathology treatment programs based on a full clinical evaluation
• Provide rehabilitative services to patients under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team
• Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate patients' plans of care
• Treat residents one-on-one through private treatment sessions using a functional-based treatment approach
• Provide personalized therapeutic and rehabilitative care to senior living residents

Requirements

• Masters Degree from an accredited graduate program in speech language pathology school
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP, or ability to obtain prior to beginning employment
• Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills
• Minimum commitment of 8 hours per month to maintain active employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating patients with swallowing disorders and communication impairments, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and personalized care approaches. Holds a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and maintains a current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Speech Language Pathology
• Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques
• Clinical Evaluation
• Personalized Therapeutic Care
• Current State License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Swallowing Disorder Treatment
• Communication Impairment Treatment
• Cognitive Impairment Treatment
• Treatment Program Development
• Functional-Based Treatment Approach

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Clinical Skills
• Fiscal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• State License as Speech Language Pathologist

Industry Keywords

• Rehabilitative Services
• Senior Living Care
• Clinical Conferences
• Patient Care Coordination