Speech Therapist (PRN)

Arctherapy; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

ARC Rehab in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to support Lee Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in the SNF setting.

Applicants must be Illinois-licensed SLPs, with excellent communication and documentation skills; SNF experience is preferred. This PRN position offers flexible, as-needed hours and opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Illinois as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Comfortable with computers and computer software.
• SNF experience preferred but open to other settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provide training and education to family/caregivers and professionals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in the SNF setting.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Screen residents who may benefit from therapy.
• Communicate patient status to patients, families, and care team.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and CE activities.
• Provide in-service training to team members as needed.
• Support department operations and meetings.

Skills

Licensed in Illinois as an SLP

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Education

Illinois SLP license

Job description

Description

Accommodate, Restore & Collaborate (ARC Rehab) is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist for Lee Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Des Plaines, IL. We are looking for an ST to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in the adult patients at this site. Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluate, treat, and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively with professionals from all other disciplines in the SNF setting.
• Appropriately and effectively complete documentation.
• Screen residents and individuals who may benefit from therapy.
• Communicate patient status and needs effectively to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.
• Expand and enhance self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Provide in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Support and participate in department operations/meetings.

Requirements

• Licensed in the state of Illinois as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, supervisors, and colleagues effectively and professionally.
• Comfortable with computers and computer software.
• Preferred experience working at a SNF, but we are open to other practice area experience.