Speech Language Pathologist II, Edward Hospital, Per Diem

Endeavor Health • Naperville, IL

3d • $39 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech therapy services to patients. The role evaluates patients and diagnoses and treats articulation, cognitive-communication, fluency, language, resonance, swallowing, and voice disorders. The clinician develops individualized treatment plans with precise, functional goals and administers prescribed therapy to help patients optimize their communication abilities and treat speech, language, and voice disorders. The position also involves educating patients and engaging them in their care, keeping current with developments, techniques, and equipment in the field, and applying a well-rounded knowledge base and clinical reasoning to achieve expected outcomes.

This per-diem position is based at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois, with travel to Elmhurst Hospital when needed. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and one summer and one winter holiday.

Requirements

• Completion of a degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited school, or equivalent.
• Current State of Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
• At least 2 years of work experience for the Speech Language Pathologist II level.
• A valid driver’s license is required if selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If using a personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and provide evidence if requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech therapy services to patients.
• Evaluate patients and diagnose and treat articulation, cognitive-communication, fluency, language, resonance, swallowing, and voice disorders.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized, effective treatment plans with precise, functional goals.
• Administer prescribed speech-language therapy treatments to optimize patients’ communication abilities and address speech, language, and voice disorders.
• Educate patients and engage them in their own care using effective communication skills.
• Stay current with developments, techniques, and equipment in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Maintain clinical knowledge and reasoning skills to achieve expected clinical outcomes.
• Travel to Elmhurst Hospital when needed.

Benefits

• Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Medical, dental, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level