Speech Therapist - Acute Care, Prn Position

Advocate Health

Illinois, US
Base: $38.20 - $57.30; bonus/equity: not specified...
Bedside clinical swallow evaluations
Video fluoroscopy swallowing studies
Certificate of clinical competence from asha
Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders

Job Summary

  • Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
  • Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.

Matching Summary

Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.

Salary

Base: $38.20 - $57.30; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • bedside clinical swallow evaluations
  • video fluoroscopy swallowing studies
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA
  • minimum of 2 weekend day shifts per month
  • working one summer and one winter holiday

Nice-to-have

  • flexible, reliable, collaborative, self-starter
  • deliver high quality, compassionate, empathetic care
  • prior experience with EPIC EMR
  • opportunity to cross-train to a second hospital site

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or CFY eligible
  • Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
  • One year experience in acute care setting highly preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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