Speech Therapist - Part-Time

Reports to: Director of Therapy Services

Uniform: Scrubs

Weekends: No

Job Summary

The Speech Therapist provides differential diagnostic and therapeutic services by assessing and treating residents with central or peripheral disorders of speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing. They assist residents to reach maximum performance while learning to live within their capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and provides individualized treatment to residents for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects under the written order of physician or qualified personnel.
• Participates in developing in-service programs for staff development. Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• Follows and assist with the development of facility policies and procedure. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to contain cost and improve services.
• Completes and documents initial assessment/care plan within (10) ten days of admission.
• Prepare Individual Personal Program (IPP) and Individual Educational Program (IEP)plans annually and as needed for each resident based on individually assessed needs.
• Performs reassessments/care at intervals required or appropriate to resident needs.
• Provide accurate and reliable Speech Therapy services documentation within timely manner.
• Recommends modifications and changes in the resident`s therapy treatments as indicated.
• Responsible for reporting any change of a residents condition to the Childrens Habilitation Center leadership team. Coordinates and assist with care as directed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, meetings, and in-services as needed.
• Serve on, participate in, and/or attend various committees as required
• Collaborate with other disciplines regarding resident`s care.
• Train/advice team and family members regarding implementation of therapy plans, adaptive devices, and positioning.
• Abides by CHC policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Illinois State License
• Experience with developmentally disabled, medically complex children
• Current Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association)

Working Conditions

• Usually works in a well -lighted, well-ventilated area.

• May be exposed to potentially infectious diseases.

Children's Habilitation Center is an equal opportunity Employer!!!