OSF offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
Expected pay for this position is $37.99 - $44.69/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Speech Language Pathologist assists patients in the restoration or development of swallowing, speech, language, cognition and communication functions through evaluation and treatment.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
Licenses/Certifications:
- Respective state temporary license with the supervision of a Licensed Speech Pathologist for 18 months
- Respective state temporary license while completing Clinical Fellowship Year or respective state license and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Other skills/knowledge:
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
- Communicates effectively with other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
- Analytical ability to administer and evaluate standardized speech/language tests, conduct swallowing evaluations, evaluate patients' capabilities, develop treatment plans and monitor patients' progress.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year experience in hospital or Home Care Setting
OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.