OverviewHealthPro Heritage is seeking a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP with CCC's) to join our therapy team in a beautiful Retirement Community in Algonquin, IL, with a float opportunity to a nearby retirement community in Crystal Lake.
What You'll Love About This Opportunity
- Competitive Wage: $44–$49 per hour (based on experience)
- Work with residents in Independent Living and Assisted Living
- Float to a nearby Retirement Community in Crystal Lake
- Collaborative interdisciplinary rehab team
** PRN Opportunity in Algonquin! **
Wage Range: $47-$55 per hour
Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities using standardized tests and clinical observations. Develop accurate diagnoses based on assessment results.
- Treatment and Education: Implement evidence-based therapies for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders; monitor and adjust treatment plans; educate and support patients and families on disorders, treatment strategies, and daily communication improvement.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible
- Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (CCC-SLP).
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
