Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
Urbana, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,548/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingClinic
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
SLP Therapy Acute
Location: Urbana, Illinois Shift: Day, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week Contract Length: 59,431 weeks as listed (416,017 days). This value appears to be a data error.
Role Summary
Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivering professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
Responsibilities
- Collects case history from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals, and selects and administers appropriate speech and language evaluations and assessments.
- Recognizes each patient's and family's needs, values, preferred communication mode, and cultural or linguistic background.
- Develops and implements a setting-appropriate plan of care with measurable, achievable goals, collaborating with patients and relevant others.
- Interprets and synthesizes information to develop treatment plans, implement interventions, and modify approaches based on patient performance.
- Uses standardized outcome measures and instrumental evaluations to accurately reflect functional performance.
- Completes documentation per regulatory and organizational standards.
- Provides education and family training as needed, and communicates patient status and next-level-of-care recommendations to the medical team.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field
- BLS certification
- Valid Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in Illinois
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Urbana, IL
As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Urbana, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Urbana, IL is 7% lower than the national average, making it relatively affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Urbana experiences an average high of 85°F in summer and an average low of 17°F in winter.
- Summers are warm and winters are cold, so be prepared for both extremes.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Urbana, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Many landlords cater to the needs of students and professionals seeking temporary accommodation.
- Urbana is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking options.
- Public transportation is also available through the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, offering bus services throughout the area.
- Urbana has a diverse population with a mix of students, families, and professionals.
- The age range is broad, with a significant student population from the University of Illinois.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a notable presence of travel nurses due to the presence of Carle Foundation Hospital and other healthcare facilities.
- Urbana offers a variety of restaurants, including diverse international cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games and recreational activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, nature trails, and nearby lakes for outdoor activities.
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