Speech Language Pathologist Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Facility: Ascension Home Health

Department: Home Health Therapeutic Services

Schedule: Day shift | PRN | Flexible hours

Salary Range: $41.00 per hour | Base rate + visit differentials

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate, treat, and provide speech-language therapy to home health patients using appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, maintain clinical documentation, and follow performance improvement guidelines.
• Support discharge planning and connect patients with appropriate community or support programs.

What minimum requirements you'll need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (IL-DMV) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Bachelors in Speech Pathology required. Experience in geriatric and home health strongly preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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