Speech Language Pathologist II, Adult Outpatient – Acute Care

Advocate Aurora Health

Speech-language pathologist evaluating communication, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and swallowing disorders for Advocate Health. Providing outpatient and acute rehabilitation care in High Point, North Carolina.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeHigh Point • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $57 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Speech-Language Pathology, providing comprehensive evaluations and interventions for communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and swallowing disorders. Capable of educating patients and caregivers while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care services.

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Master's Degree In Speech-Language PathologyCurrent License In Speech-Language PathologyCertificate Of Clinical Competence In Speech-Language PathologyBLS For Healthcare Providers CertificationPatient Care Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Differential DiagnosisPatient EvaluationAugmentative/Alternative CommunicationPatient EducationIn-Service Training

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam BuildingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Current License In Speech-Language PathologyCertificate Of Clinical Competence In Speech-Language PathologyBLS For Healthcare Providers Certification

Industry Keywords

Speech-Language PathologyCognitive-Linguistic DisordersFeeding DisordersSwallowing DisordersAge-Specific Care Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders
Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Educate patients and/or caregivers about communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders
Serve as a speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services
Provide and participate in in-service education and training for speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel
Maintain or improve patient care services and evaluate opportunities to develop new services
Evaluate augmentative/alternative communication options and recommend or fit appropriate devices or prostheses when applicable
Provide age- and development-appropriate patient care according to Age-Specific Care Guidelines
Meet financial/budget and inpatient care expectations
Promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the applicable state Board of Examiners, or temporary license for an employee in Clinical Fellowship Year
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association, unless in Clinical Fellowship Year
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR, and AED certification
Ability to work Monday through Friday, with intermittent weekend coverage once every 8 weeks
Ability to provide coverage in both outpatient clinic and acute rehabilitation settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on role
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program