Speech-Language Pathologist - Sign-On Bonus

Advocate Health Care; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The role develops written care plans, delivers individualized therapy, and reports progress to physicians and the care team.

The position involves discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining safety and department standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient with basic computer tasks and documentation.
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Follows department competency assessments and site standards.
• Keeps up with hospital-based certifications (DNV, CARF, etc.).
• Understands growth/development across lifespans to tailor care.

Responsibilities

• Interprets referrals and conducts speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations.
• Creates a written plan of care and implements treatment; monitors outcomes and adjusts as needed.
• Communicates with physicians and team; documents care and progress per policies.
• Completes discharge planning with home programs, teaching, and referrals as appropriate.
• Maintains documentation, billing, scheduling, and adherence to insurance guidelines.
• Maintains patient safety and clean, organized care area and equipment.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Competency assessments adherence

Certification readiness

Age-appropriate care knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The role develops written care plans, delivers individualized therapy, and reports progress to physicians and the care team.

The position involves discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining safety and department standards.