Speech Therapist - Part-Time

Children•Harvey, IL

About The Position

The Speech Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to residents with central or peripheral disorders of speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing. The therapist assesses and treats residents to help them reach maximum performance while learning to live within their capabilities. The position evaluates residents and provides individualized treatment for communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects under the written order of a physician or qualified personnel. The therapist prepares and documents assessments and care plans, develops Individual Personal Programs (IPP) and Individual Educational Programs (IEP), reassesses residents as needed, and recommends treatment modifications. The role also collaborates with residents’ families and multidisciplinary teams, supports staff development, and follows facility policies and applicable requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology.
Valid Illinois State License.
Experience with developmentally disabled, medically complex children.
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and provide individualized treatment for communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects under the written order of a physician or qualified personnel.
Participate in developing in-service programs for staff development.
Serve as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
Follow and assist with the development of facility policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Identify and recommend opportunities to contain costs and improve services.
Complete and document an initial assessment and care plan within ten days of admission.
Prepare Individual Personal Programs (IPP) and Individual Educational Programs (IEP) annually and as needed, based on each resident’s assessed needs.
Perform reassessments and provide care at intervals required or appropriate to resident needs.
Provide accurate and timely Speech Therapy documentation.
Recommend modifications and changes to residents’ therapy treatments as indicated.
Report changes in a resident’s condition to the Children’s Habilitation Center leadership team.
Coordinate and assist with care as directed.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, meetings, and in-services as needed.
Serve on, participate in, and/or attend committees as required.
Collaborate with other disciplines regarding resident care.
Train and advise team members and family members on implementing therapy plans, adaptive devices, and positioning.
Abide by CHC policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.