Pay Range: $36.26 - $54.40 / hour 

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay

Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.

Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

•    Annual wellness reimbursement

•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

•    Strong shared governance structure

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, evaluates and administers Speech Therapy services and care to patients per physician’s orders. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.  Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Masters degree in Speech Language pathology. Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and completes mandatory CEUs as required.  Has certificate of clinical competence through the American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligible to complete Clinical Fellowship year with proper supervision.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current license from the State of Illinois.  An applicant for employment as a physical, occupational, or speech therapists must present acceptable evidence of licensure.  An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired.  A new employee will not be allowed to work as a therapist or assistant until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided.   CPR certification required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.  Familiarity with relative value and limitation of equipment.  Must be skilled in a broad range of modalities with clear understanding of indications and contradictions for each.  Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner.  Willingness to accept responsibility.  Ability to direct technical, assistant staff and students and organize work assignments.  Leadership skills essential to the position.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.