Speech Therapist (st) - Acute Care Pediatrics

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Base: $37.50 - $56.25 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Pediatric dysphagia and feeding expertise
Patient evaluation and treatment planning
Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians
The role involves interpreting physician referrals to conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric patients with various disorders

Job Summary

  • The role involves interpreting physician referrals to conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric patients with various disorders.
  • Employees are responsible for establishing written care plans, implementing individualized treatments, and managing patient discharge including home programs.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including health benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Matching Summary

The role involves interpreting physician referrals to conduct 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, Health/Dental/Vision, Retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric dysphagia and feeding expertise
  • Patient evaluation and treatment planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians
  • Documentation and billing compliance
  • Safe patient handling and lifting

Nice-to-have

  • Student clinical education supervision
  • Performance improvement participation
  • New staff orientation experience
  • Flexible weekend and holiday availability

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech Pathology from accredited school
  • State license in Wisconsin or Illinois
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) or CFY eligible
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Knowledge of pediatric growth and development principles

Work Rights

Not specified

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