Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (Dyer- PRN)

Franciscan Alliance • Dyer, IN

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About The Position

Good speech therapists help patients regain communication, cognition, and swallowing skills. Great speech therapists individualize their treatment plan based on the needs, issues and age of each patient. Great speech therapists focus on improvement, adjust their approach depending on how the patient is responding, and understand that therapy is a progressive activity. We are looking for a great speech therapist. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Perform comprehensive speech and language evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning. Document patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner. Complete appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning. Provide speech therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment. Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care. Provide speech and language therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies. Train and educate patients and family members or others support and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.

Requirements

• Master's Degree- Speech and Language Therapy- Required
• 1 Year Speech Therapy Experience - Required
• Speech Pathologist (SPE)- State Licensing Board - Required
• American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) -Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association - Required
• Driver's License - Required
• Auto Insurance - Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year Home Health Experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech and language evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
• Document patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Complete appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
• Provide speech therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
• Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Provide speech and language therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
• Train and educate patients and family members or others support and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees