Level I - Speech Language Pathologist - $36-54 per hour

UW Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Level I for a job in Rockford, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist Discipline: Therapy Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Pay Range: $36.26 - $54.40/hour Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay Benefits information: 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 Tuition reimbursement for career advancement ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice 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. 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. UW Health Job ID . Posted job title: Pathologist, Speech I (Outpt) About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We're made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people - one of the region's largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation's highly regarded medical schools. Benefits Holiday Pay Vision benefits Continuing Education Sick pay Dental benefits Life insurance Discount program Pet insurance Wellness and fitness programs Medical benefits Web Reference AJF/862132604-929 Posted Date Sat, 28 Jun 2025 To apply for this position you will complete an application form on another website provided by or on behalf of UW Health . Please note JobShark - Illinois Jobs is not responsible for the application process on any external website.