Speech Therapist - Registry/Per Diem

Speech Therapist - Registry/Per Diem

Job Category: Rehab Services Requisition Number: SPEEC003973

Posted: May 15, 2026

Part-Time Hourly Range: $32 USD to $43 USD

Location: Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Pay or shift range: $32 USD to $43 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Job Details

Description

Evaluates and treats communicative and language disorders; performs swallowing assessment; administers audiometric screening; upon receipt of the physician order.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats communicative, cognitive and language disorders following established protocols, safe practice guidelines and best practice.
• Performs swallowing assessment: bedside swallow, FEES and/or video fluoroscopy.
• Administers audiometric screening.
• Communicates evaluation result, swallowing precaution and dietary recommendation to the patient's nurse and physician.
• Provides care education and swallowing precaution/ instruction to patient and the patient's family when appropriate.
• Collaborates with the patient's other care providers on patient's care continuum, discharge planning, and assistive device/equipment needs.
• Completes accurate care documentation and processes procedure charge after each care episode in a timely manner.
• Complies with the current SLP practice guidelines set by ASHA, CMS, TJC and other regulatory standards.

Required Qualification

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience
• Degree from an accredited SLP program
• Current IL SLP license and board certified

Preferred

• Bedsides swallow assessment, FEES, video fluoroscopy, dysphagia management, sign language skills

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