SPEECH THERAPIST - HOME HEALTH
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST SUBURBS
HOURS: DAYS PART TIME .6
This position is eligible for up to a $2500.00 sign on bonus! This bonus is eligible to newly hired external applicants (current AAH Team Members 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:
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
COMPENSATION: $74,672.00-$112,112.00 for full time annual base salary. Incentive pay eligible
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 including