Speech Pathologist - PRN

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Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $46.03 / hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an hourly position.

Overview

PRN - Weekend Position

Ideal Candidate will have experience with bedside care, Video Swallow evaluations, and the stroke population

• Candidate must have completed clinical fellowship year and have obtained certificate of clinical competence.

Our inpatient multidisciplinary team at Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford evaluates and treats a comprehensive range of acute care diagnoses and patient populations (primarily adult) for an 11 county region in the north central and northwest regions of Illinois. We are a 254 bed hospital located in the near east side of Rockford. Rockford is often referred to as "Big Town, Little City" and we have a great community atmosphere both in our city and within our OSF family. Our team consists of 10 PT's, 2 PTA's, 5 OT's, 2 SLP's and 6 Rehab Techs. We serve many patients under the banner of our Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center and our Disease Specific designation as a Total Joint Center of Excellence. We have an evidence-based and team approach to the care we provide and work collaboratively with each other and our specialty teams within the hospital.

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.

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