Weekend PRN Speech Therapist (SLP) – Acute Care

aah; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago area seeks a licensed Speech Language Pathologist for a primarily weekend Acute Care PRN role between Advocate South Suburban and Advocate Trinity. The position is part-time with weekday PRN opportunities, daytime shifts, and requires active state licensure and CCC-SLP.

Duties include evaluations, treatment plans, documentation, and discharge planning. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and staff, adherence to policies, and maintaining productivity while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school.
• Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state.
• CCC SLP certification is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification obtained within 90 days unless not required]
• work experiences preferred as SLP

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and conducts speech and language evaluations.
• Establishes a written plan of care and implements treatment.
• Plans for discharge including home programs and teaching.
• Completes documentation, billing, and scheduling per policy.
• Maintains safety, infection control, and department guidelines.
• Possibly supervise non-licensed personnel and mentor students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

CCC SLP Certification

State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist

BLS Certification

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Chicago area seeks a licensed Speech Language Pathologist for a primarily weekend Acute Care PRN role between Advocate South Suburban and Advocate Trinity. The position is part-time with weekday PRN opportunities, daytime shifts, and requires active state licensure and CCC-SLP.

Duties include evaluations, treatment plans, documentation, and discharge planning. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and staff, adherence to policies, and maintaining productivity while