PRN Position

Expected pay for this position is $36.79 - $43.29/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.

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.