Speech Therapist - Registry/Per Diem

Position Highlights: Evaluates and treats communicative and language disorders; performs swallowing assessment; administers audiometric screening; upon receipt of the physician order.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats communicative, cognitive and language disorders following established protocols, safe practice guidelines and best practice. Performs swallowing assessment: bedside swallow, FEES and/or video fluoroscopy. Administers audiometric screening. Communicates evaluation result, swallowing precaution and dietary recommendation to the patient’s nurse and physician.

Provides care education and swallowing precaution/ instruction to patient and the patient’s family when appropriate. Collaborates with the patient’s other care providers on patient’s care continuum, discharge planning, and assistive device/equipment needs. Completes accurate care documentation and processes procedure charge after each care episode in a timely manner.

Complies with the current SLP practice guidelines set by ASHA, CMS, TJC and other regulatory standards. Required Qualification: Minimum 1-3 years of experience Degree from an accredited SLP program Current IL SLP license and board certified Preferred: Bedsides swallow assessment, FEES, video fluoroscopy, dysphagia management, sign language skills