Location US-IL-Champaign

ID 2024-6600

Category

Allied Health

Position Type

As Needed (PRN)

Remote

No

Shift

Day

Schedule

M-F 1,8hr shift/wk

Holiday Requirements

Department rotation

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health evaluates and treats patients of all ages for issues related to speech, language, or swallowing. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Ideal shift/schedule for those wishing to supplement income or step into a growing team!

Administers prescribed speech therapy treatment programs for patient s to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability and injury.Anticipates and orders an appropriate quantity of supplies with sufficient lead time that patient does not run out of supplies between visits.Communicates with all appropriate caregivers including as family members, physicians, therapists, and nurses. As appropriate, adds and documents all communication in patient medical record.Communicates the requirements for collaborative team and care givers, assignments with scheduler, prepare written instructions for the assistant and supervises the assistant in the patient home.Completes audits and other assigned tasks within assigned time frame.Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefits including covered services, recertifications, transfers, and non-recertifications. Follows regulatory requirements regarding documentation standards.Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need. Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process.Documents and follows established department process to ensure follow-up visits are scheduled.Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy, including goals, modifications of treatment plans, and patient's response to treatments and discharge plans. Ensures documentation is completed per regulatory and departmental standards.Documents through comprehensive detail about patient visit, information is sufficient that following staff can determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next contact.Instruct, motivate, and assist patient in activity regimens and use of assistive/supportive devices.Monitors, supervises, and adjusts the plan of care in order to ensure effective and efficient care.Demonstrates knowledge of regulations for therapy and home care, and all departmental policies and processes. Comprehends OASIS and case mix index.Completes comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients. Assess homebound status of patients. Completes comprehensive speech therapy evaluation in patient's home and develop plan of care. Communicate with patients to schedule appointment times and manage daily schedule. Educate family/caregivers on recommended home treatment program.

License/Certifications:
Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Certification of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies

Education:
Master's Degree: Related Field; Master's Degree: Speech Language Pathology

Other Knowledge/Skills:
Speech language pathologist

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

The compensation range for this position is $30.72per hour - $52.84per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.



Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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