Speech Therapist (st) - Acute Care Pediatrics

Advocate Health

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $37.50 - $56.25 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Pediatric dysphagia and feeding expertise
State licensure in wisconsin or illinois
Asha ccc certification or cfy eligibility
The role involves interpreting physician referrals and conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric patients with various disorders

Job Summary

  • The role involves interpreting physician referrals and conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric patients with various disorders.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including health benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs.
  • Employees are responsible for maintaining site productivity standards while adhering to all billing, documentation policies, and infection control measures.

Matching Summary

The role involves interpreting physician referrals and conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric patients with various disorders.

Salary

Base: $37.50 - $56.25 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement match, Educational Assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric dysphagia and feeding expertise
  • State licensure in Wisconsin or Illinois
  • ASHA CCC certification or CFY eligibility
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Patient evaluation and treatment planning
  • Discharge planning and home program creation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supervising non-licensed personnel
  • Mentoring student clinical education programs
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work weekend and holiday rotations
  • Participation in performance improvement activities

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech Pathology from accredited school
  • Valid Speech Language Pathology license (WI or IL)
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) or CFY eligible
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days
  • Knowledge of pediatric growth and development principles

Work Rights

Must be licensed in the State in which you work

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