Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,826/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
Speech-Language Pathologist - Therapy Acute
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Health
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Job Summary
- Evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
- Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and integrate case history from patients, families, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals.
- Select and administer appropriate evaluation procedures for speech and language pathology.
- Recognize patient needs, values, communication preferences, and cultural/linguistic backgrounds.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
- Collaborate with patients and relevant others in planning and treatment.
- Use standardized outcome measures and instrumental evaluations to assess functional performance.
- Modify treatment approaches based on patient behavior and progress.
- Complete documentation according to regulatory and organizational standards.
- Communicate patient status, recommendations, and next level of care with the medical team.
- Provide education and family training throughout the rehabilitation process.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Master’s Degree in a related field
Additional Information
- Workdays: Monday through Friday
- Shift hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- No prior travel experience required.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 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 Global 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, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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