Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Job Details

• Collects case history information and integrates information from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant others, and other professionals.
• Selects and administers appropriate evaluation procedures to meet patient needs.
• Recognizes the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the patient, family, caregivers and relevant others.
• Conducts assessment procedures for speech and language pathology.
• Selects or develops and uses appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
• Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need.
• Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.
• Interprets, integrates, and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations for intervention.
• Evaluates patients with speech and feeding related impairments.
• Administers standardized testing to access level of function compared to age related norms.
• Assess feeding and swallowing impairments.
• Educates patients and caregivers on home programs and activities.
• Coordinates with pediatric PT/OT on treatment interventions.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
• Completes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training

Job Requirements

• Masters Degree in related field required.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) required.
• BLS certification required.

Additional Details

• Required Skills & Experience: N/A
• Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A
• Preferred Education: N/A

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