Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist: Acute Care & Rehab

01 Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Life Insurance

401(k) plan with a match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Sick time

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL is seeking a Part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with swallowing disorders and speech-language/cognitive needs on acute medical floors, with cross-training for the inpatient rehabilitation unit.

The clinician will perform formal and informal assessments, administer and interpret evaluations, and conduct videofluoroscopic swallow studies as needed, collaborating with physicians, nurses and therapists.

Qualifications

• Current license from the State of Illinois.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.
• CPR certification.
• 2 years hospital based clinical experience within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide intervention for swallowing or speech-language/cognitive needs on acute medical floors.
• Cross-trained for coverage on the inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• Independently administer and interpret formal and informal speech-language/cognitive evaluations, clinical swallow evaluations, and videofluoroscopic swallow studies as needed.
• Collaborate with department leadership, physicians, staff, and other healthcare team members.

Skills

ASHA CCC

Education

Illinois state licensure

Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)

CPR certification

2 years hospital-based clinical experience (last 5 years)

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL is seeking a Part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with swallowing disorders and speech-language/cognitive needs on acute medical floors, with cross-training for the inpatient rehabilitation unit.

The clinician will perform formal and informal assessments, administer and interpret evaluations, and conduct videofluoroscopic swallow studies as needed, collaborating with physicians, nurses and therapists.