Company

Advocate Aurora HealthSee more

addressAddressSpringerton, IL
type Form of workPart-Time
CategoryEducation/Training

Job description

Department:
39121 Central Metro B - Home Care Speech Therapy
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
32
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Downers Grove and surrounding towns, Aurora and surrounding towns.
SPEECH THERAPIST - HOME HEALTH
LOCATION: FAR SOUTHWEST SUBURBS WITH FOCUS ON DOWNERS GROVE, AURORA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
HOURS: DAYS PART TIME .8
This position is eligible for up to a $2500.00 sign on bonus! You must be employed in position at time of payout. Internal teammates are not eligible at this time.
Position Highlights:
Therapists working with Advocate at Home enjoy having their own enterprise with a backing of a reputable, stable, and values driven organization. As part of a dynamic clinical team within Advocate's vast integrated health care organization, Home Health offers the therapist the opportunity to work independently to assess and address the mobility, safety, communication and equipment needs of our patients. As case managers, our therapists are able to establish strong relationships with patients and families and consult with physicians and other health care providers as necessary.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
  • Licensed in State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure)
  • Has completed a CFY
  • Able to demonstrate compliance with state continuing education requirements
  • 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience
  • Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use)
  • Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling and documentation system
  • Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good time management and self-organization skills
  • Proficient use of all home-based therapy equipment and assistive devices (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer lifts, etc)
  • Licensed as Speech Therapist in the State of Illinois. Clinical competence certificate issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways. Must be able to provide/arrange own transportation to and from patient's homes and branch office.
  • Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays.
  • Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient/client and work load assigned.
  • Ability to attend mandatory informational/education/branch meetings
  • Work environment includes patient homes, or assisted living facilities

Requires full range of body motion including:
a. bending, sitting and standing
b. climbing stairs while carrying objects
c. pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying and lifting (must be able to lift/carry at minimum 25 pounds)
d. assisting and maintaining patient's safety during all mobility performed during care
e. providing treatment as needed on standard beds in home environment This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Perform clinical evaluations, diagnosis, and therapy to develop and/or improve the patient's communicative functions and abilities. Facilitates the progression of the patient in their home toward optimal levels of self-care. The purpose of this position is to help achieve the vision of Advocate Home Health Services by performing the duties of this position in a cost effective, results oriented and customer focused manner. This position is a critical component of the Unit team and as such meeting individual performance expectations and contribution to team performance goals is required.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Business Development and Growth: Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment.
Assuring and Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship.
Patient Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families. Application of a systematic process involving optimal level of self-care for patients and optimal quality of life for patient, family, and significant others following Advocate's MVP of Equality.
Care and Service Coordination: Practices as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Partnership.
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach.
Military/Veteran Friendly
COMPENSATION: $71,864.00-$107,640.00 annual base salary
We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package
Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.
Refer code: 7783421. Advocate Aurora Health - The previous day - 2024-01-09 13:27

Advocate Aurora Health

Springerton, IL
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