Speech Language Pathologist - NICU/Pediatrics
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – NICU/Pediatrics

Location

• Peoria, Illinois

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Inpatient pediatric speech therapy position within a Level 4 NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• Focus on assessing and providing intervention to guide feeding plans for preterm and medically complex infants
• Care model emphasizes neuro-protective, trauma-informed, and family-centered approaches
• Unit size: 65-bed NICU

Schedule

• Day shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
• Unlikely to float to other departments; possible option to float to PIC/PICU with relevant experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Illinois
• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with neonate and infant patients
• Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist experience

Additional Information

• Drug-free workplace: negative drug screen required for all panels
• Orientation includes 12 non-billable hours
• Dress code: scrubs or business casual
• Documentation performed using EPIC electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Ability to administer and evaluate standardized speech/language tests, conduct swallowing evaluations, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient progress

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.