Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist - Therapy Acute

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Employment Type

• Clinical Allied Health

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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 information 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.
• Conduct assessments and use appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Collaborate with patients and relevant others in planning and treatment.
• Interpret and synthesize information to develop treatment plans and recommendations.
• Evaluate and implement intervention plans addressing functional and emotional needs.
• Modify approaches based on patient behavior and performance.
• Utilize standardized outcome measures and instrumental evaluations to ensure accurate functional performance assessment.
• Complete documentation according to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Provide education and family training throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Communicate patient status, recommendations, and next level of care needs with the medical team.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Illinois (IDFPR)
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

This position does not specify a required number of years of experience or prior travel experience.