Speech-Language Pathologist, Inpatient Rehab
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Speech-Language Pathologist - Rehab Inpatient

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Health
Shift: Day
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages in a rehabilitation inpatient setting.
• 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 using appropriate evaluation procedures and materials.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Collaborate with patients and relevant others in treatment planning.
• 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 needs with the medical team.
• Provide education and family training throughout the rehabilitation process.

Required Qualifications

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

Schedule & Additional Information

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