IL Speech Pathologist / PRN

Deaconess Health System•Red Bud, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The IL Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing service to outpatient, inpatient, swing bed and home health patients who have speech and language problems. The therapy is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the speech therapist with participation by the family, nurse and other responsible persons if necessary. Speech therapists may supervise activities of home health aides if the speech therapist is the only skilled discipline involved.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Communication Disorders & Sciences required
A current certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Current state of Illinois Speech Language Pathologist license
Current BLS certification
Knowledgeable of hospital and home health policies and procedures
Excellent communication, organizational and teaching skills required

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of clinical experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred

Responsibilities

Providing service to outpatient, inpatient, swing bed and home health patients who have speech and language problems.
Providing therapy under the direction of the attending physician.
Participating with family, nurse, and other responsible persons if necessary.
Supervising activities of home health aides if the speech therapist is the only skilled discipline involved.