PRN Position

At St Joseph Medical Center, our multidisciplinary team of clinicians is focused on providing high quality care to their physical, occupational, and speech therapy patients in the acute care and outpatient settings. Our team approach to adult and pediatric therapy creates an environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Clinicians are involved in performance improvement initiatives and have ample opportunities for continuing education hours through our Center of Expertise.

OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

Expected pay for this position is $35.33 - $41.57/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Speech Therapist assists patients in the restoration or development of swallowing, speech and communication functions through evaluation and treatment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Masters

Licenses/Certifications:

• Respective state temporary license with the supervision of a Licensed Speech Pathologist for 18 months
• Respective state temporary license while completing Clinical Fellowship Year or respective state license and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

Other skills/knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as Speech Pathologist
• Valid state driver's license, as verified through the respective state Department of Motor vehicles driving record abstract.
• Analytical ability to administer and evaluate standardized speech/language tests, conduct swallowing evaluations, evaluate patients' capabilities, develop treatment plans and monitor patients' progress.

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.