School Services - Speech Language Pathologist
Minooka, IL
Centra Healthcare Allied
5x7 hrs, Days

A great School is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist / SLP to join their growing team for a contract assignment!

The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require treatment for speech, hearing and or language deficits. The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach patients how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their oral or written language skills to communicate more effectively. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach individuals how to strengthen muscles or use compensatory strategies to swallow without choking or inhaling food or liquid.

Primary Functions

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech disorders, language disorders, social communication disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, and swallowing disorders among the residential and day-only student population. 
• Perform evaluations for Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices, and develop implementation plans as needed
• Participate in developing Individualized  Education Plans (IEP) for assigned students. 
• Provide requested training to parents/family/caregivers of students. 
• Provide requested training to other professionals. 
• Participate in student team meetings, as scheduled. Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in their role. 
• Work collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines to achieve student programming. 
• Create individualized materials and programming for all assigned students. 
• Dynamic assessment of students’ AAC systems, IEP programming, and any other speech and language programming. 
• Prompt and regular attendance is required for this position.

Secondary Functions

• Provide observation opportunities and supervision for university students or other future professionals in the field. 
• Work alternate schedules in order to provide support and ensure consistency with programming in the classroom and group home environments. 
• Complete maintenance requests as needed for therapy equipment (assembly, modifications, repairs). 
• Complete other duties as assigned.   

Requirements include:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
• Will need to assist with self care on occasion
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of speech therapy.

Educational, Training and Licensure Requirements

• Master's Degree in speech or related field.
• Must maintain current state license and current licensure with national organization. 
• Must successfully complete all required orientation and training.
• Must maintain NCI certification. 

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, reaching, and kneeling.
• Regular lifting of up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Sitting at a desk for long periods of time. 
• Constant use of overall vision with continuous reading and close-up work.
• Hand and finger dexterity for frequent repetitive writing, typing, grasping, reaching, and pulling.
• Hearing and talking skills in person and on the phone.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to infectious disease, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne pathogens.
• Personal Protective equipment including masks, gloves, helmets, arm guards and leg guards- Occasionally
• Occasional exposure to all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow/ice.
• Exposure to bodily fluid, blood-borne pathogens-Occasionally
• Exposure to physical contact from clients, including slapping, hitting, punching, kicking, etc. 

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Speech Language Pathology Job, SLP Job, SLP Travel Job, Travel Speech Language Pathology Job, Speech Language Pathologist Job and Travel SLP Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU Reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses

Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal career.