Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care/ Hospital - Per Diem - Days
Company: Endeavor Health
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: November 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Hourly Pay Range: $35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly
pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years
of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position:
Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem-Inpatient/ Hospital -
Physical Rehab Services - Days Location: Arlington Heights, IL
-Main Hospital Per diem: Looking for someone to work 2-3 Saturdays
per month Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Required Travel: no What you will
do: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess,
treat, and care for patients in assigned area. Implements
assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the
patient. Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the
patient. Evaluates patient utilizing techniques/tests appropriate
to the patient type including assessment of articulation,
expressive and receptive language, cognition, memory, voice,
reading and writing ability, and swallowing. In accordance with
patient evaluations, establishes treatment plan which specifies
treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the
patient to regain function. Administers and instructs patients in
performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the
effectiveness and modifying as necessary. Performs bedside/clinical
swallowing evaluations. Performs Video fluoroscopic swallowing
evaluations and interpretations in conjunction with Radiology
(IP/OP only). Prepares and completes all patient records, billing
and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and
other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care. Involves the
patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including
post-discharge planning. Conducts patient/family education sessions
and provides home programs considering the developmental needs of
the patient. May assist with supervision of paraprofessional staff,
students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors
performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.
Utilizes correct body mechanics. Adheres to hospital and
departmental safety precautions and infection control procedures in
order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.
Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and
participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational
programs. Attends all mandatory in-services. Assumes
responsibility, as assigned, for overall departmental functioning
in absence of supervisor. Assumes responsibility for own
professional growth, keeps abreast of developments in the field of
Speech/Language Pathology and incorporates approved developments in
treatment and evaluation plans. Participates in departmental
Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.
Various levels may have additional Features What you will need:
Must Have CCC's / position not available for CFY The completion of
a degree in Speech/Language Pathology or the equivalent Current
Illinois licensure or eligibility. American Speech/Language Hearing
Association Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility CPR
certification from American Heart Association Benefits (For full
time or part time positions): Premium pay such as shift, on call,
holiday and more based on an employee's job Incentive pay for
select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on
performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and
Development Free Parking Retirement Options with Company Match
Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully
integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access
to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of
more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois
counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000
physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and
expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations
and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst,
Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community
(Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized
as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information,
visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health,
you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees
to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better
understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help
everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is
committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to
individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page
for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the
core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other
with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength
resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide
community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual
Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National
Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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