Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient NICU - Per Diem
Endeavor Health•Evanston, IL
•$39 - $61•Onsite
About The Position
This Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist position is focused on the Inpatient NICU at Evanston Hospital. The role involves assessing and supporting preterm and medically fragile infants with their oral feeding readiness, feeding and swallowing functions, and communication needs. In collaboration with other healthcare professionals, you will implement individualized feeding and swallowing plans, provide interventions to support safe oral feeding, caregiver-infant bonding, and prelinguistic communication development. You will also educate caregivers on feeding strategies and provide resources for follow-up care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of IL required
- BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association required
- Minimum two years independent work experience in a NICU providing feeding services to preterm infants and medically complex infants required
- Video Swallowing Study (VSS) experience required
Responsibilities
- Assess oral feeding readiness, feeding and swallowing function, and communication needs for preterm and medically fragile infants
- In collaboration with Occupational Therapy, Nursing and Lactation Consultants, implement individualized feeding and swallowing plans
- Provide interventions to support safe and efficient oral feeding, caregiver-infant bonding and prelinguistic communication development
- Educate caregivers on feeding, cues, feeding readiness, and strategies to promote bonding and communication
- Provide resources and referrals for follow-up outpatient therapy or early intervention services
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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Career Level
Mid Level
