Speech-Language Pathologist, Inpatient Rehab
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Speech-Language Pathologist - Rehab Inpatient

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Shift: Day (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.
• Collect and integrate case history information from patients, families, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals.
• Conduct speech and language pathology assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and medical teams throughout the rehabilitation process.
• 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.
• Provide education and training to families as needed.
• Communicate patient status and recommendations clearly with the medical team.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Illinois
• Master’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Communication Sciences, or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of Speech Language Pathologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in intervention planning

Work Schedule & Additional Information

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Potential for limited weekend coverage; compensatory day off provided if weekend shifts are worked.
• Possible cross-coverage responsibilities in Acute care settings.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Speech and language pathology assessment and intervention planning.
• Case history collection and patient evaluation.
• Development and implementation of plans of care.
• Use of standardized outcome measurements.
• Documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Family education and training.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams.