Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Easterseals Central Illinois is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy, empowering children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special needs to reach their fullest potential. We are seeking a passionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our collaborative team, offering a variety of specialized services designed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. In this role as a Speech Language Pathologist, you’ll have the opportunity to work in: ASD Diagnostic Clinic: Play an essential role in our multidisciplinary team, conducting comprehensive evaluations, providing early diagnoses, and developing personalized communication strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Early Intervention Services: Collaborate with families to support children under age 3 in reaching critical developmental milestones through Speech-Language Therapy in natural environments like homes, daycares, and community spaces. Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation: Join an interdisciplinary team delivering outpatient services to children and families, focusing on speech and language development, communication strategies, and social interaction skills to enhance children’s everyday functional abilities.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Speech-Language Pathology.
- A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing and Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligible for CCC in Clinical Fellowship (CF) year.
- Must be licensed in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure.
- Illinois Early Intervention Credential or eligible for credential.
Responsibilities
- Completes initial evaluation and evaluation report(s) for each individual.
- Re-evaluates persons served every twelve months or as indicated.
- Establishes individualized therapy goals and generate data for the initial client/family plan of treatment. Complete progress notes every three to six months or as required.
- Participates in parent/guardian Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings. Attends medical staffings/case studies to participate in interdisciplinary team discussion of IFSPs as necessary.
- Monitors progress and modifies treatment goals (Intervention Goals) and therapeutic intervention strategies as necessary and/or every six months at a minimum.
- Reports cancellations and no shows to the scheduling team for proper documentation and action. Accurately document treatment notes and additional contacts regarding the individual served in EMR communication tab(s).
- Develops and instructs family members in home program activities, and revise as necessary. Provides parent/guardian/family training during the session regarding HEP and therapy strategies.
- Participates as needed or requested in the smooth transition of an individual to a public school program or other placement as necessary. Corresponds with physicians and other professionals involved in the care/treatment of the client/family as necessary.
- Accesses and updates the Electronic Medical system as necessary.
- Attends program services meetings, discipline meetings, rehab staff meetings, case studies and in-services.
- Provides impedance and hearing screenings as necessary (i.e. check fluid in ears).
- Ensures that all requirements for credentialing and licensure are maintained (e.g. Early Interventions credentialing, Illinois license, certification)
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
- Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving
- Paid Holiday break from Christmas Eve through New Years Day
- Event Days: Earn additional PTO hours if you volunteer with us
- Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- Life Insurance: Both Employer Paid and Employee Paid options available
- 401(K) with employer match
- Professional Development & CEU Allowance
- Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
