Speech Therapist

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 49,461 - 70,444; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Aurora seeks a Speech Therapist for Inpatient Physical Therapy. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients with speech, cognition, and swallowing disorders. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in speech therapy, a State license, and relevant experience in a hospital setting. The position offers competitive pay and empowers staff with a comprehensive benefits package tailored to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in speech therapy required.
• MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
• Licensed by the State in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider's certification upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans as prescribed by a physician.
• Assist in the development of new programs for departmental enhancement.

Skills

Speech therapy knowledge

Patient evaluation skills

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in speech therapy

MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Department: Inpatient Physical Therapy - Speech Therapist

Schedule: Days, Weekend Warrior!

Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center

Location: Aurora, IL

Responsibilities

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients demonstrating disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing and other services prescribed by a physician. Assists in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs beneficial for the enhancement of the department.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with Bachelor’s in speech therapy required.
• MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
• Licensed by the State in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider’s certification upon hire and maintain current.

Benefits

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $43.52 to $43.52. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf