Speech Language Pathologist

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Evaluates and treats individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative function.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans.
• Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services.
• Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Able to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Professional License and/or Certifications

• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Locations

• Illinois: Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Missouri: Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Oklahoma: Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• Wisconsin: Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift

Job Type

Employee

Department

Speech Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.