Speech Therapist
Advocate Aurora Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Northern Illinois • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $37,500 - $56,250 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients
- Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment
- Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts the treatment plan
- Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders
- Completes all required documentation
- Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State in which you work
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) American Heart Association
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible
- Intermediate computer skills
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Benefits
- $5000 sign on available to full time hires!
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
speech and language evaluationtreatment plan developmentoutcome monitoringdocumentation completion
Soft skills
communicationcollaboration
Certifications
Master’s degree in Speech PathologyLicensed Speech Language PathologistBasic Life Support (BLS)Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligibility