Speech Language Pathologist

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Speech Language Pathologist evaluating and treating patients at Mercyhealth facilities in Illinois. Collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeCrystal Lake • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $55 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs evaluation / assessment using evidence-based standards to create an effective plan of care.
Applies critical thinking and integrative treatment to improve the functional level of the patient.
Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
Active participant in the Performance Improvement process
Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between speech language pathologists, nursing and rehabilitation team, and the physician group
Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on speech language pathology and related topics for medical staff, students and community group

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology
Licensed as a speech language pathologist in WI, IL or both if required
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
Passing the Driver’s License check
Travel to other locations for cross coverage
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Evidence-Based AssessmentCritical ThinkingTreatment PlanningCoding and BillingPerformance ImprovementPatient Care StandardsSpeech Language Pathology TechniquesDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringCollaborationTraining

Certifications

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)CPR/BLS Certification