Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time

La Rabida Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides speech therapy services within their individual scope of clinical competence across inpatient and outpatient settings, including early intervention and physician clinics. The role provides comprehensive care to an assigned caseload, upholds professional standards, and promotes quality in practice. The SLP develops their professional skills, shares speech-language expertise within the department, and may supervise students in clinical studies. The position also includes administrative tasks related to patient care and regulatory and organizational compliance. The role’s time is allocated approximately as follows: patient care (billable activities), 60%; indirect patient care services, 30%; and administrative and educational activities, 10%. The SLP evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families and care teams, documents care, coordinates and monitors care plans, completes billing and other administrative work, and participates in education and training activities. Additional duties may include ordering materials, mentoring new staff, and supervising a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) SLP.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science or equivalent.
Graduate clinical practicum.
Current Illinois licensure or license pending.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or eligibility as a Clinical Fellow Year (CFY).
Effective communication, accountability, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Reflect La Rabida’s values in all interactions.
CPR required; effective July 1, 2026, new hires must obtain RQI BLS within 30 days of hire or before direct patient care and maintain certification quarterly.
PALS required; new hires must obtain RQI PALS within 6 months of hire and maintain certification quarterly.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric practicum experience.
Hospital experience.
Early intervention credential.
Eligibility for an early intervention evaluation credential.
Bilingual Spanish and English skills.

Responsibilities

Provide professional speech-language pathology services in accordance with professional standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
Select appropriate evaluation tools, administer them, and interpret findings correctly.
Communicate effectively and promptly with patients, families, physicians, third-party payers, and other professionals.
Provide safe and effective treatment, using aides and materials appropriately and cost-effectively.
Lead teams effectively and provide family-friendly care adapted to families’ needs and comprehension.
Use hospital and community resources and develop educational materials as needed.
Document patient care and patient and family interactions completely and promptly in accordance with department, organizational, state, and federal requirements.
Communicate proactively with appropriate members of each patient’s team and close communication loops.
Ensure referrals are appropriate and follow up as needed.
Act as an effective team leader and team member, and advocate for patients as needed.
Complete letters of medical need and develop and monitor care plans.
Complete daily billing activities.
Attend department, team, and committee meetings, and present and attend case presentations and in-services.
Participate in educational activities for other hospital departments and the community.
Supervise and train allied health professional students.
Perform other assigned duties and work effectively with colleagues and clients from different cultural backgrounds.
Order materials and maintain inventory.
Assist in training and mentoring new staff and, as applicable, supervise a CFY SLP.