Speech Therapist (slp)- Prn - Inpatient

Advocate Health

Base: $38.20 - $57.30 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Part-time, on-call
Speech and language evaluation
Patient treatment planning
Documentation and billing compliance
Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist for inpatient care, responsible for evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, a state license, and strong communication skills, with duties including patient evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation

Job Summary

  • Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care with a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation and benefits.
  • The Speech Therapist role involves interpreting physician referrals, conducting evaluations, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care in an acute care setting.
  • The position supports professional development through continuing education, participation in performance improvement activities, and opportunities to orient new staff and supervise students.

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Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist for inpatient care, responsible for evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, a state license, and strong communication skills, with duties including patient evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation.

Salary

Base: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not eligible for benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Speech and language evaluation
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Documentation and billing compliance
  • Patient safety and infection control
  • Manual patient handling and positioning
  • Use of therapeutic modalities and equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Professional growth and continuing education
  • Supervision of non-licensed personnel
  • Student clinical education support

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) or CFY eligible
  • No experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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