What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at OSF HealthCare?
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$2,000 -1 year work commitment
$4,000 - 2 year work commitment
$8,000 - 3 year work commitment
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Our inpatient multidisciplinary team at Little Company of Mary Medical Center evaluates and treats a wide range of patient populations and diagnoses in the metro region. This 274-bed hospital located in Evergreen Park, Il is close to the city while maintaining a community feel. Our team consists of 5 PTs, 2 PTAs, 3 OTs, 3 SLPs and 1 rehab tech. Our collaborative and energetic team provides skilled therapy and goal-based interventions with a focus on decreasing patient length of stay and facilitating discharge planning.
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
Expected pay for this position is $42.92 - $50.50/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.
Salary : $39 - $45
