Speech Therapist - Outpatient Float

Advocate Health

Base: $38.20 - $57.30 ph; bonus/equity: $2,500 sig...
Conducts speech and language evaluations
Develops individualized treatment plans
Monitors patient outcomes and adjusts care
The role involves interpreting physician referrals and conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations for patients with various disorders

Job Summary

  • The role involves interpreting physician referrals and conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations for patients with various disorders.
  • Candidates receive a $2500 sign-on bonus and have the potential for evening and Saturday hours as needed.
  • The position requires floating between Good Samaritan and Lutheran General Service Areas based on operational needs.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour; Bonus/Equity: $2500 sign-on bonus for new hire; Benefits: Paid Time Off, health/dental/vision, retirement match, educational assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conducts speech and language evaluations
  • Develops individualized treatment plans
  • Monitors patient outcomes and adjusts care
  • Manages caseload and productivity standards
  • Performs manual techniques and patient transport
  • Maintains accurate clinical documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience floating to acute care settings
  • Supervising non-licensed personnel
  • Mentoring student clinical education programs
  • Participating in performance improvement activities
  • Orients new staff to department policies

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech Pathology from accredited school
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of work
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days
  • No prior experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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