SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

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Job description

Our Company:

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Overview:

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our cients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today! THIS POSITION IS FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL AND DECATUR, IL.

Responsibilities:
Performs the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders based upon physician orders/referrals
Completes a comprehensive evaluation based upon Physician referral using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures
Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions & contraindications
Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient toward goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment
Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and time-lines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills

Qualifications:
Minimum of Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a college or university with accredited Speech Language Pathology program
Current, unrestricted license as an Speech Language Pathologist by state in which practicing
Current Basic Life Support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
A minimum of one year's work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury required
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail

About our Line of Business: SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care offers a holistic approach and integrates care for people with cognitive, developmental or intellectual disabilities who often need additional resources. The behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists at SpringHealth combine their expertise to deliver the high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives. For more information, please visit . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Salary Range: USD $50.00 / Hour

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