Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and executes treatment plans in accordance with the plan of care. The role is responsible for delegating and directing discipline-specific therapy services. It also serves as an educator for patients, families, students, and co-workers, and supports personal professional advancement. Additional duties relate to patient care, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams. This full-time position is in Rehabilitation - Inpatient/Acute Care at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. The schedule is day shift, with 40 scheduled hours per week. Pay ranges from $34.21 to $51.31; the candidate’s actual rate depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.
Requirements
- Graduate degree (e.g., master’s or doctorate) from an accredited program that meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice.
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Certified BLS or completion of BLS within the first 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate all assigned patients.
- Develop, implement, and execute treatment plans as outlined by the plan of care.
- Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
- Educate patients, families, students, and co-workers.
- Pursue self-professional advancement.
- Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
- Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- ID theft coverage.
- Colleague rewards and recognition program.
- Discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
