Neonatal Inpatient SLP — Feeding & Communication

nshs; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition reimbursement

Free Parking

Health benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient - Neonatal) in Evanston, IL. This role focuses on oral feeding readiness, swallowing function, and early communication for preterm and medically fragile infants.

You will collaborate with NICU teams to implement feeding plans, support breastfeeding transitions, and educate staff. Per diem hours are available, with daytime shifts and no travel required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in IL required.
• Master's degree in Speech Pathology from ASHA-accredited program.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification required.
• BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association required.
• Minimum two years NICU experience providing feeding services.

Responsibilities

• Assess feeding readiness and swallowing in preterm and medically fragile infants.
• Collaborate to implement feeding plans and oral vs alternative feeding methods.
• Provide interventions to support safe oral feeding and caregiver-infant bonding.
• Educate staff on feeding/swallowing best practices.

Skills

Clinical feeding

NICU experience

BLS/CPR

CCC-SLP

IL license

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient - Neonatal) in Evanston, IL. This role focuses on oral feeding readiness, swallowing function, and early communication for preterm and medically fragile infants.

You will collaborate with NICU teams to implement feeding plans, support breastfeeding transitions, and educate staff. Per diem hours are available, with daytime shifts and no travel required.