Speech Therapist- Full Time

Description

The therapist will evaluate, communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders, and implement treatments and interventions as prescribed by a licensed physician. Evaluates and treats patients using the principles and practices of speech-language pathology and in accordance with the patient’s age, developmental level and diagnosis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluates patients and determines causal factors of speech and language impairments, as directed by physician.

2. Gathers data related to patient’s communication or swallowing disorder and selects appropriate evaluation.

3. Develops individualized treatment for patients diagnosed needing speech, language, or swallowing intervention. 

4. Develops and maintains long-term and short-term treatment objectives for each patient. 

5. Recommends modification or changes in the patient’s treatment program to the referring physician. 

6. Prepares written/computerized documentation as required by the profession.

7. Communicates observations, facts and comments to nursing/interdisciplinary team.

8. Makes efficient use of direct and non-direct patient care time.

9. All other duties as appropriately assigned.

 Community First Medical Center offers very affordable benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans| Dental |Vision| 6 Paid Holidays | Generous Paid Time Off | Employer Paid Short-term Disability | Company Paid Life Insurance | 401(k) | Sick Bank  

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Education and/or Experience  

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution required
• Proficiency in/willingness to learn video fluoroscopic of the swallowing function
• Certification of Clinical Competence from ASHA, or eligibility for certification required. If not certified upon hire, must meet requirements for the prerequisite Clinical Fellowship Year “CFY” within the nine month period allowed.
• Current Illinois license or eligible for license; if not licensed upon hire, must meet requirements for the prerequisite “CFY” within the nine month time frame allowed.
• BLS/CPR certification required

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.