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Speech Therapist (SLP) - Home Health
Speech Therapist (SLP) - Home HealthAdvocate Aurora • Gurnee, IL, US
Speech Therapist (SLP) - Home Health

Speech Therapist (SLP) - Home Health

Advocate Aurora • Gurnee, IL, US
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

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

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • 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
  • 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 :

  • Assuring and Improving Quality Care : Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship.
  • Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes.

  • Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature. Utilizes appropriate tests and measures, and interventions to achieve outcomes.
  • Participates in quality / process improvement initiatives.
  • Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
  • Consistently demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
  • Patient Education : Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families. Application of a systematic process involving optimal level of self care for patients and optimal quality of life for patient, family, and significant others following Advocate's MVP of Equality.
  • Assess patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary.

  • Provides and adapts appropriate resource material to achieve patient education outcomes, employing health literacy assessments and principles.
  • Care and Service Coordination : Practices as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Partnership.
  • Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for all patients, including those with complex problems.

  • Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care.
  • Prioritizes and organizes patient care, ensures clear hand off communication to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, utilizing excellent communication techniques like SBAR and 5P's.
  • Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates care utilizing the interdisciplinary approach. (As appropriate based on employment status).
  • Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences. (As appropriate based on employment status).
  • Leadership / Collaboration / Professional Development : Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following the Advocate MVP of Excellence.
  • Participates in staff meetings, agency in-services, and educational activities to enhance development and support organizational initiatives.

  • Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice.
  • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members.
  • Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill and competency of self and other department members.
  • Patient Relationship : Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum, following Advocate's MVP of Compassion.
  • Promotes patient / family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self care, disease process, medications, procedures and infection control prevention.

  • Incorporates and individualized approach to the plan of care, which includes assessment of physical, psychosocial, comfort and wellness needs.
  • Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into interactions with patients, other associates, and physicians.
  • Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patients needs.
  • Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in goal setting, planning and implementation of care. Seeks consultation and outside referrals as needed.
  • Provides care that routinely exceeds patients and families expectations, as measured by survey instruments.
  • Business Development and Growth : Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment.
  • Demonstrates adherence to personnel and operational policies.

  • Collaborates and plans patient care with others in the organization to maximize efficiencies and conserve resources.
  • Monitors utilization of resources to achieve excellent health outcomes for patients.
  • Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the state of Illinois.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Education / Experience Required :

  • Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.
  • Licensed in State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure) Has completed a CFY Able to demonstrate compliance with state continuing education requirements 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

  • Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use) Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling and documentation system Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills Good interpersonal skills Good time management and self organization skills Proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive devices (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer lifts, etc)
  • Licensed as Speech Therapist in the State of Illinois.
  • Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

  • Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways. Ability to work work rotating weekends and holidays. Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient / client and work load assigned. Ability to attend mandatory informational / education / branch meetings Work environment includes patient homes, or assisted living facilities Requires full range of body motion including : a. bending, sitting and standing; b. climbing stairs while carrying objects c. pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying and lifting (must be able to lift / carry at minimum 25 pounds) d. assisting and maintaining patient's safety during all mobility performed during care e. providing treatment as needed on standard beds in home environment
  • This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08 / 01 / 2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting / movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
  • 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.

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