Remote School Speech Language Pathologist Job - Upcoming School Year
ProCare Therapy has partnered with an awesome School District near Chicago that is looking for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist for the school year. Please see additional details about this opportunity below:

Job Description:

• Full-time hours
  • Upcoming school year
• Administers comprehensive clinical services to patients; provides testing, analyses, and evaluations of seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and formulates a treatment plan which is consistent with the patient's needs.
• Assists in supervising staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development.
• Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.
• Responds to requests for professional information or advice and refers complex matters to the appropriate staff.
• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Assesses the patient to provide a diagnosis and to identify problems.
• Plans treatment schedules to ensure optimal use of staff and equipment in providing high quality patient services.
• Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.
• Modifies the treatment plan according to the Student's responses.
• Provides direct student care; performs specialized treatments according to the IEP.
• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team and uses community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Follows established protocols for documentation specific to the program/setting.
• Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
• Practices organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control in carrying out daily responsibilities including the proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment and instruments.
• Conducts in-service programs, provides other staff with training and serves as a clinical instructor to students.
• Attends team conferences to promote an interdisciplinary approach to patient care; works cooperatively with other team members to maintain consistency in the provision of high quality, results oriented services.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current licensure in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of residency as well as the school's state. 
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• One year of Speech-Language Pathology experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• 401k matching

• Insurance offered: Health, Optical and Dental

If you're interested in this awesome opportunity, please apply and send an updated copy of your resume directly to me at [email protected] I want to be of as much assistance to you as possible, so please feel free to call or text me at (678) 748-5316 with any questions you have! 

If you are seeking our in classroom options, please also feel free to reach out to me today! We have on-site or part time openings available as well and I would love to go over next steps for getting you started on-site.