Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time
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 SLP upholds professional standards and promotes quality in practice while providing comprehensive care to an assigned caseload. The role includes developing professional skills, sharing speech-language expertise within the department, and potentially supervising students in clinical studies. The SLP also completes administrative tasks related to patient care and regulatory and organizational compliance. Work is allocated across patient care (60%), indirect patient care services (30%), and administrative and educational activities (10%).
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science or equivalent.
- Graduate clinical practicum experience.
- Current Illinois licensure or license pending.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or eligibility as a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
- Communicate effectively and reflect La Rabida’s values in all interactions.
- Demonstrate accountability, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Obtain RQI BLS within 30 days of hire or before providing direct patient care, effective July 1, 2026, and maintain certification quarterly.
- 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 association standards and applicable 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 and use aides and materials appropriately and cost-effectively.
- Lead teams effectively, provide family-friendly care, and adapt education to families’ needs and comprehension.
- Use knowledge of 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 members of each patient’s care team and close communication loops.
- Ensure referrals are appropriate and follow up as necessary.
- Serve effectively as a 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; supervision of a CFY (new graduate SLP) may be required infrequently.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work with colleagues and clients from cultural backgrounds different from one’s own.
- Order materials and maintain inventory.
- Assist in training and mentoring new staff as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
