Safe Life Home Health Care
Home Health Speech Therapist | McHenry County, IL
Safe Life Home Health Care, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Home Health Speech Therapist | McHenry County, IL
Safe Life Home Health Care (Founded 2010) is a professional, customer‑centric home health agency licensed in Illinois and accredited with CHAP and Medicare. We serve 13 counties in Illinois and are looking for a Home Health Speech Therapist to provide therapy services according to patients’ care plans.
Position Overview Provides Speech Therapy services to patients as directed by plan of care in line with the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the agency. Maintains responsibility for the implementation of follow-through of ST procedures.
Responsibilities
Assists the physician in evaluating patients’ level of function, establishing treatment plan and goals.
Performs initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral and re‑evaluations every 30 days, as appropriate, coordinating plan of care with the physician as needed.
Prepares clinical and progress notes and required summaries, as appropriate.
Revises plan of treatment and contacts the physician for change in plan of care.
Advises and consults with patient’s family and other health care staff.
Coordinates care with agency DON and other staff as appropriate.
Observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition and updates the agency on changes in the patient’s status or schedule changes.
Instructs patient and/or family in the use of equipment, safe patient management and home therapy programs as needed.
Communicates effectively with patients, care givers, and families as well as agency staff.
Provides quality and appropriate care and reports issues or concerns to the DON/Administrator.
Assures that all tasks are performed in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of Illinois.
At least one year of Home Health Care clinical experience.
Valid vehicle with required proof of insurance coverage.
Annual TB test, CPR certification and other required certifications.
Able to read and interpret instructions related to patient care.
Able to effectively perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks as needed.
Must be able to travel to patients’ places of residence.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule
10‑hour shift
12‑hour shift
8‑hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Pay $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Employment Type Contract, Part‑time, PRN, Full‑time
Seniority Level Entry level
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Position Overview Provides Speech Therapy services to patients as directed by plan of care in line with the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the agency. Maintains responsibility for the implementation of follow-through of ST procedures.
Responsibilities
Assists the physician in evaluating patients’ level of function, establishing treatment plan and goals.
Performs initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral and re‑evaluations every 30 days, as appropriate, coordinating plan of care with the physician as needed.
Prepares clinical and progress notes and required summaries, as appropriate.
Revises plan of treatment and contacts the physician for change in plan of care.
Advises and consults with patient’s family and other health care staff.
Coordinates care with agency DON and other staff as appropriate.
Observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition and updates the agency on changes in the patient’s status or schedule changes.
Instructs patient and/or family in the use of equipment, safe patient management and home therapy programs as needed.
Communicates effectively with patients, care givers, and families as well as agency staff.
Provides quality and appropriate care and reports issues or concerns to the DON/Administrator.
Assures that all tasks are performed in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of Illinois.
At least one year of Home Health Care clinical experience.
Valid vehicle with required proof of insurance coverage.
Annual TB test, CPR certification and other required certifications.
Able to read and interpret instructions related to patient care.
Able to effectively perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks as needed.
Must be able to travel to patients’ places of residence.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule
10‑hour shift
12‑hour shift
8‑hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Pay $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Employment Type Contract, Part‑time, PRN, Full‑time
Seniority Level Entry level
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