Speech Language Pathologist
External job listingat Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin
Speech Language Pathologist at Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin. Evaluate and treat patients, plan care and help develop department programs.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Elgin, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Speech Language Pathologist
Elgin, United States
Job description
About the role
Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognition, swallowing and other disorders as prescribed by a physician.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and plan and implement treatment for disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing and other services prescribed by a physician.
- Assist in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs that benefit the department.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university.
- Active license to practice speech language pathology in the state of anticipated employment, free of disciplinary action.
- Active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), free of disciplinary action, or consideration as a Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF) on a case-by-case basis when proper supervision can be afforded.
- At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
- Current BLS for healthcare provider’s certification upon hire and maintained current.
Benefits
Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options to customize benefits to individual needs, along with resources and programs for individual growth and well-being.
How to apply
Apply directly on CazVid.
Key facts
- Employment status: Per Diem.
- Shift: Days.
- At least one year of experience in a hospital setting is required.
- A master’s degree in speech-language pathology is required.
Frequently asked questions
What does the role involve?
It involves evaluating patients and planning and implementing treatment for speech, language, cognition, swallowing and other disorders prescribed by a physician.
What qualifications are required?
A master’s degree in speech-language pathology, an active license free of disciplinary action, and at least one year of hospital experience are required. CCC-SLP certification is required, with SLP-CFs considered case by case when proper supervision can be afforded.
What certification must I maintain?
Current BLS for healthcare provider’s certification is required upon hire and must be maintained.