Speech Therapist, SLP – Home Health
Advocate Aurora Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Gurnee • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $38,200 - $57,300 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Speech therapist needed to perform in home skilled visits with adult population
- Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature
- Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
- Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients
- Demonstrates commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families
- Practices as an effective member of the patient care team
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the state of Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
- A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
- 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience
- Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use)
- Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling and documentation system
- Must be licensed as Speech Therapist in the State of Illinois.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Speech PathologyClinical experienceEvidence-based practiceDischarge planningPatient careQuality improvement
Soft Skills
Commitment to learningTeam collaborationPatient communication
Certifications
Speech-Language Pathology licenseBasic Life Support (BLS) certification