SLP Speech Therapist (Home Health)
Company: LHC-Illinois Home Health Care
Location: Gurnee
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview: The Speech Therapist (SLP, ST) in Home Health
is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care
needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and
functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive
impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech
Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs
interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's
well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.Illinois Home
Health, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care
partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From
home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and
community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective
care that empowers patients to manage their health at home.
Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with
LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More
hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are
united by a single, shared purpose:-- -It's all about helping
people.-- - Essential Functions: Provides services within the scope
of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of
speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in
coordination with other members of the health care team.Evaluates
the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and
prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the
development of the therapy plan of care.Treats patients to
communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the
patient's condition using acceptable standards of
practice.Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse
and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in
the patient's condition.Instructs the patient, the family and/or
caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of
speech therapy in which they can participate.Visits patient
according to plan of treatment, completes a progress note for each
visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy .Completes all
patient evaluations and develops the ST plan of care within state
specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and
anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within
24 hours of the evaluation.Participates in staff conferences and
committees as necessary.Provides in-services to agency staff upon
request of supervising nurse.Sends the supervising nurse and/or the
physician a written summary report on patient's condition at least
every 60 days. Education & Experience: License RequirementsMust be
currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of
practice.Current CPR certification required.Must have a current
driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle or public transportationEqual Opportunity Employer - vets,
disability.Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full
vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be
required.-- - If permitted by state law, the company will consider
requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Keywords: LHC-Illinois Home Health Care, Waukegan , SLP Speech Therapist (Home Health), Healthcare , Gurnee, Illinois
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