PRN Speech Therapist

Job Description: 

Introduction:

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. 

Summary:

The Speech Therapist role is part of the EverTrue Home healthcare team and is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in older adults in their home setting; The Speech Therapist will work closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans aimed at improving communication and/or swallowing abilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conducts comprehensive assessments of speech, language, voice, fluency disorders, and cognitive impairment including memory impairment

2. Develops and implements personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals

3. Provides therapy to improve articulation, language development, voice quality, fluency, and cognitive impairment including memory impairment

4. Educates patients and their families on exercises to stimulate brain function and improve areas such as attention, focus and memory

5. Educates patients and their families on compensatory strategies and problem-solving techniques to help manage cognitive or memory deficits

6. Educates patients and their families on communication strategies and techniques

7. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care

8. Monitors and documents patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary

9. Stays updated on the latest research and advancements in speech therapy techniques and practices

10. Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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 job duties and responsibilities.

• Valid state licensure to work as a speech pathologist

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Experience interacting with a diverse patient population

Physical Activities and Demands:

The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. 

Strength:  may be required to lift, transfer, physically assist patients to safely move from place to place in and around the patient’s home.  Proper body mechanics are expected to be used to maintain clinician and patient safety throughout treatments.

Stamina: May have to lift clients and spends much of their time on their feet either standing, walking, climbing stairs, and/or walking on indoor/outdoor surfaces. Strength and stamina are needed to do the job.

Working Environment:

A well-lighted and ventilated working area with temperature control system.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  Minimal exposure to chemicals and hazardous waste.  Minimal exposure to outside weather conditions.  Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and standards.

Additional Information:

PRN speech therapist for Illinois