Speech Pathologist (Home Health)

Adventist Health; Standard (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-home therapy across its home health and hospice services. You will evaluate speech, language, and swallowing disorders, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with care teams to support communication and feeding goals.

Requires a Master’s degree, state licensure, CPR/BLS, and at least 21 years old with a valid license. ASHA CCC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist is required.
• CPR or BLS certification is required.
• ASHA CCC certification is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and must be at least 21.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents speech therapy data and patient outcomes.
• Identifies changes and trends throughout physical and emotional parameters.
• Reviews treatment plans and modifies or writes new programs.
• Maintains documentation as required by policy and law.
• Instructs patients on monitoring speech and practicing skills.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Assessment

Documentation

Interventions

Patient care

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

ASHA CCC (preferred)

Driver's license

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Provides speech therapy services to patients with speech, language or swallowing disorders.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Master's Degree or foreign equivalent: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Preferred
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

• Assesses and documents speech therapy data related to patient assessments, patient care needs, interventions and outcomes.
• Identifies changes and trends throughout physical and emotional parameters.
• Reviews treatment plans and assesses individual performances to modify, change or write new programs.
• Maintains documentation as required by law, establishment policy and administrative regulation.
• Instructs patients on ways to monitor speech and practice new skills.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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