Speech-Language Pathologist for Home & Facility

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide services in patients’ homes or facilities in the Chicago area. The role requires evaluating, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, voice, hearing, and swallowing disorders, with emphasis on plan development and care coordination.

Strong documentation and patient/family education are essential. Requirements include a minimum six months of experience, an active license, CPR, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist
• Current and unrestricted license
• Current CPR certification
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility
• Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care
• Use professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate and minimize the effects of such disorders and conditions
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audio logic screening
• Observe, record and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the physician
• Provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate
• Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families and healthcare staff
• Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility
• Prepare and submit written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities and progress reports as required by Company policy
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct concerning information that is confidential in nature

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient Assessment

Plan of Treatment Development

Current CPR Certification

Care Coordination

Tools

Diagnostic Testing

Therapeutic Treatment Administration

Alternative Communication Systems

Audio Logic Screening

Documentation Maintenance

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide services in patients’ homes or facilities in the Chicago area. The role requires evaluating, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, voice, hearing, and swallowing disorders, with emphasis on plan development and care coordination.

Strong documentation and patient/family education are essential. Requirements include a minimum six months of experience, an active license, CPR, and reliable transportation.