Speech Therapist - Part-Time

Children's Habilitation Center•Harvey, IL

About The Position

The Speech Therapist provides differential diagnostic and therapeutic services by assessing and treating residents with central or peripheral disorders of speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing. The therapist assists residents in reaching maximum performance while learning to live within their capabilities. The role provides individualized assessment and treatment, contributes to staff development and interdisciplinary care, and completes and maintains required care plans and therapy documentation. The Speech Therapist works in accordance with facility policies and applicable federal, state, and local 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 impairments, and neurological defects under written order of a physician or qualified personnel.
Participate in developing staff in-service programs and serve as a consultant to interdisciplinary teams.
Follow and assist with the development of facility policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Identify and recommend opportunities to contain costs and improve services.
Complete and document initial assessments and care plans within 10 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 service documentation.
Recommend modifications and changes to residents’ therapy treatments as indicated.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to the Children’s Habilitation Center leadership team and 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 residents’ 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.