at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Eligible for a $16,000 Sign On Bonus!
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 $41.57 - $48.91/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.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Job seekers will be afforded equal opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity, veteran status or disability status.
