NICU Speech-Language Pathologist - Per Diem

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health Savings Account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Dental, medical, vision coverage

Wellness program savings plan

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for NICU per diem coverage. You will assess feeding and swallowing in preterm and medically fragile infants and collaborate with OT, Nursing, and Lactation to implement individualized plans.

Responsibilities include providing safe oral feeding interventions, caregiver coaching, and referrals for follow-up services; a Master’s in Speech Pathology and IL licensure are required, along with BLS/CPR certification and VSS

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in IL.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum two years NICU experience providing feeding services to preterm/medically complex infants.
• Video Swallowing Study (VSS) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess feeding, swallowing, and communication needs for preterm/medically fragile infants in NICU.
• Collaborate with OT, Nursing, and Lactation to implement individualized feeding plans.
• Provide interventions to support safe oral feeding and caregiver-infant bonding.
• Educate caregivers on feeding readiness, cues, and engagement strategies.
• Refer for follow-up outpatient therapy or early intervention as needed.

Skills

NICU

Feeding/swallowing assessment

Video Swallowing Study (VSS)

BLS/CPR certified

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for NICU per diem coverage. You will assess feeding and swallowing in preterm and medically fragile infants and collaborate with OT, Nursing, and Lactation to implement individualized plans.

Responsibilities include providing safe oral feeding interventions, caregiver coaching, and referrals for follow-up services; a Master’s in Speech Pathology and IL licensure are required, along with BLS/CPR certification and VSS