Speech Pathologist Registry

Silver Cross Hospital • New Lenox, IL

1d • $50 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking a registry Speech Pathologist to provide clinical services on the inpatient acute rehabilitation unit and acute medical floors. The position evaluates and treats patients referred for swallowing or speech-language/cognitive concerns. The clinician is expected to independently administer and interpret formal and informal speech-language/cognitive evaluations, clinical swallow evaluations, and videofluoroscopic swallow studies. The role involves effective interaction with patients, families, and members of the health care team, and serves patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Registry scheduling requirements vary by level. Registry Level III requires at least two weekend shifts per month and one shift on one of the six approved Silver Cross holidays. Level IV requires at least four weekend shifts per month and one shift on one of the six approved Silver Cross holidays. The posted expected pay is $50 per hour; the posting also lists Level III rates of $52 per hour on weekdays and $55 per hour on weekends, and Level IV rates of $55 per hour on weekdays and $58 per hour on weekends. Final pay may vary based on factors including licensure, certifications, experience, education, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

• Current Illinois licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Two years of Speech-Language Pathology experience in a hospital setting within the last five years.
• For Registry Level III, work at least two weekend shifts per month and one shift on one of the six approved Silver Cross holidays.
• For Registry Level IV, work at least four weekend shifts per month and one shift on one of the six approved Silver Cross holidays.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide intervention to patients with swallowing or speech-language/cognitive consultations on the inpatient acute rehabilitation unit and acute medical floors.
• Independently administer and interpret formal and informal speech-language/cognitive evaluations.
• Conduct clinical swallow evaluations and videofluoroscopic swallow studies.
• Interact effectively with patients, families, and health care team members.
• Provide care to patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Benefits

• Eligible registry employees may participate in the 401(k) Savings plan, with a potential employer match. Registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed