Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - ECHO

Carle Inclusion Connection Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an ECHO Speech Language Pathologist focusing on children with hearing loss. Utilise your skills in diagnostics and therapy within a collaborative environment to optimize language development. Benefit from competitive compensation and comprehensive support as part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days.
• CCC-SLP certification needed within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and treatment plans for children with hearing loss.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to set language targets.
• Maintain documentation and progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certification of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

The ECHO Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides a full range of comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative speech/language services for children with educationally significant hearing loss (including profound deafness) ages birth to 21. Provides consultative services and coordinates on an individual basis activities with outside agencies. Travel may be required for direct and/or consultative early intervention service in the patient's natural environment. Travel may also be required to outside schools to provide consultative services.
Qualifications

License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Certification of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) within 1 year - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Education:
Master's Degree: Speech Language Pathology (Required)

Other Knowledge/Skills:
Speech language pathologist
Responsibilities

Selects, administers and interprets diagnostic assessments across all communication areas with consideration of child's overall developmental abilities and speech/ language levels.Works with parents and team members to obtain necessary information to develop speech, language, and listening targets that optimize child's use of amplification devices, and supports families through the referral process for additional services or testing.Analyzes expressive and receptive semantic and syntactic skills at a variety of levels through formal and informal measures.Writes treatment plans, updates progress weekly , completes diagnostic reports and maintains appropriate chart note documentation in the electronic medical record.Provides repeated successful practice and utilizes audition as the primary pathway to expanding language and communication skills during therapy sessions.Has or develops familiarity with basic workings of amplification devices (e.g., hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems, etc.), seeking guidance from audiologist when in doubt or when more comprehensive troubleshooting is required.Acts as second tester for audiograms, perception testing and cochlear implant programming for patients of various ages. Activities include: working to develop consistent visually reinforced or conditioned play responses, transcribing and interpreting verbal responses, and providing input about performance at school, under the guidance of an audiologist.Cooperatively observes individual patients at school sites and counsels staff about auditory, speech and language recommendations specific to the child's school placement.Assists with additional responsibilities in program development and implementation as deemed necessary by ECHO Manager, CAOS Supervisor and/or ECHO SLP Supervisor.Has or develops familiarity with basic workings of amplification devices (e.g., hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems, etc.), seeking guidance from audiologist when in doubt or when more comprehensive troubleshooting is required. Works with parents and team members to obtain necessary information to develop speech, language, and listening targets that optimize child's use of amplification devices, and supports families through the referral process for additional services or testing. Acts as second tester for audiograms, perception testing and cochlear implant programming for patients of various ages. Activities include: working to develop consistent visually reinforced or conditioned play responses, transcribing and interpreting verbal responses, and providing input about performance at school, under the guidance of an audiologist.
About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $30.72per hour - $52.84per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.