Speech Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Olympia Fields Hospital in Illinois is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with disorders of speech, language, cognition and swallowing. Per diem, day shift, located at 20201 South Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, active Illinois licensure, and ASHA CCC-SLP or SLP-CF (with supervision possible for CF). At least one year of hospital experience and current BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active state licensure to practice Speech-Language Pathology in Illinois.
• ASHA CCC-SLP or SLP-CF with supervision acceptable on a case-by-case basis.
• At least one year of hospital experience.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan treatment for disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing.
• Conduct evaluation, treatment planning and implementation.
• Assist in developing and implementing new programs benefitting the department.

Skills

BLS certification

Hospital experience

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active IL state licensure

ASHA CCC-SLP or SLP-CF

Job description

Overview

Department: OFIL Speech PathShift: Per Diem; DaysFacility: Olympia Fields Hospital Location: 20201 South Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology required.
• Active license to practice speech language pathology in the state of anticipated employment, free of disciplinary action required.
• Active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), free of disciplinary action – OR - Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (SLP-CFs) to be considered on a case-by-case basis (provided proper supervision can be afforded to the CF) required.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider’s certification upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $47.08. 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.

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/

Employment Status

Per Diem

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