Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it’s a vocation

Location: Centralia, IL - Our Organization

Worker Type: Regular

Position Highlights:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• 36 hours per week, with one day off every other week
• Weekend on-call coverage (approximately 5-6 weekends annually)
• Focus on Outpatient Pediatrics, Adults, and Acute Care settings
• Additional location: Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon

Become a part of our team and make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere.

We provide affordable health insurance and benefits tailored to support you and your family.

Embrace your calling with our organization — apply now!

Compensation Range: $32.48 - $48.72

Compensation Type: Hourly

Our organization appreciates the unique skills and talents each team member contributes. The compensation for this position is determined by various factors, including relevant experience, labor market conditions, and other qualifications. The stated pay range reflects what we reasonably anticipate offering at the time of posting, but actual compensation may vary as permitted by law.

Position Overview:

Assess and provide treatment for individuals with speech, language, oral and pharyngeal functions, as well as cognitive or communicative abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement therapy interventions using standard techniques suitable for the patient's condition.
• Educate and guide patients and their families regarding treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical documentation and adhere to performance improvement guidelines.
• Assist with patient discharge from speech therapy services and provide information on relevant support programs.
• Operate in a state of alertness and safety at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

• No prior experience necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Regular lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Regular use of vision for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, including color differentiation.
• Frequent auditory communication and ability to hear alarms and equipment malfunctions.
• Regular keyboard usage and data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of items weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing activities.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Resuscitation Certification: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be required based on departmental needs.

State-Specific Licenses:

• Illinois: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Missouri: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Oklahoma: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• Wisconsin: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Schedule: Day Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Speech Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay instantly (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.