Onsite Speech Therapist – Outpatient and Acute Care

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About the role

  • Speech Therapist Float position providing care in outpatient and acute settings. Join Advocate Health's innovative float team with ample benefits and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders
  • Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques
  • Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan
  • Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient
  • Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards
  • Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits
  • Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards
  • Participates in performance improvement activities

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State in which you work
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days)
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible
  • No experience required
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span

Benefits

  • $5,000 Sign on Bonus for full time new hire!
  • $5/hour premium
  • Comprehensive benefits plan
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Job title

Speech Therapist – Outpatient and Acute Care

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$38,200 - $57,300 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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