Acute Care Speech Therapist - PRN Per Diem

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago area is seeking a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC required) for acute care rehabilitation. This part-time, PRN role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, and coordinating care with the care team.

The position emphasizes discharge planning, patient/family education, documentation, and adherence to billing and department policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program.
• CCC SLP certification and state license required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and conducts speech and language evaluations.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements treatment based on evaluation results and goals.
• Monitors outcomes and adjusts treatment plans; provides updates to physicians and teammates.
• Plans for discharge, including home programs, teaching, and referrals for community services.
• Completes required documentation, billing, and maintains productivity and site standards.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Evaluation and assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago area is seeking a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC required) for acute care rehabilitation. This part-time, PRN role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, and coordinating care with the care team.

The position emphasizes discharge planning, patient/family education, documentation, and adherence to billing and department policies.