Speech Therapist (SLP) - Home Health

Speech Therapist (SLP) - Home Health

Job ID : R152727

Shift : 1st

Full / Part Time : Full_time

Pay Range : $37.50 - $56.25

Location :

Gurnee, IL - 1405 Hunt Club Rd

Gurnee, IL 60031

890 Garfield Ave

Libertyville, IL 60048

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hours Per Week : 40

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Speech therapist needed to perform in home skilled visits with adult population in but not limited to Waukegan, Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Gurnee, Round Lake, Lake Villa and Antioch. M-F 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm, no weekends or holidays. Flexibility is key as may need to cover surrounding territories.

Major Responsibilities :

Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes.

Assess patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary.

Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for all patients, including those with complex problems.

Participates in staff meetings, agency in-services, and educational activities to enhance development and support organizational initiatives.

Promotes patient / family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self care, disease process, medications, procedures and infection control prevention.

Demonstrates adherence to personnel and operational policies.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

Education / Experience Required :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.