Speech Pathologist

at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in Monmouth, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!
$5,000 -1 year work commitment
$10,000 - 2 year work commitment
$20,000 - 3 year work commitment
(Internal Mission Partners not eligible)
This team consists of a fun and diverse group of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, physical therapy assistants, cardiac rehab nurses, exercise specialists and a rehab tech! Our physical therapy team consists of 14-16 individuals who have approximately 260 years of combined experience! We have therapists and assistants who specialize in a variety of areas including but not limited to: women's health/pelvic floor dysfunction, orthopedics, pediatrics, lymphedema, LSVT Big (Parkinson's disease) and other neurological diagnoses, vestibular problems, balance, and concussion management. Our 4 occupational therapists have a combined 66 years of experience and enjoy seeing patients with orthopedic diagnosis from the shoulder to the hand, neurological diagnosis and pediatric patient who may have sensory dysfunction, feeding and eating issues and developmental delay. Our 3 speech and language pathologists have a combined 9-10 years of experience and treat many pediatric patients with speech delay, articulation deficits, and feeding and eating difficulties. They also treat adult patients who have dysphasia (troubles with swallowing), and memory/cognition deficits. Our cardiac rehab staff is comprised of 3 nurses and 2 exercise specialists, totaling a combined experience of over 100 years! They are essential in helping our cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients recover from cardiopulmonary events and procedures and get back to a healthy and active lifestyle.
OSF Rehabilitation 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
OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Expected pay for this position is $35.33 - $41.57/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Speech Therapist assists patients in the restoration or development of swallowing, speech and communication functions through evaluation and treatment.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Masters
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:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience as Speech Pathologist
Valid state driver's license, as verified through the respective state Department of Motor vehicles driving record abstract.
Analytical ability to administer and evaluate standardized speech/language tests, conduct swallowing evaluations, evaluate patients' capabilities, develop treatment plans and monitor patients' progress.
OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE