Speech Language Pathologist, Bilingual, PRN

La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring a part-time/PRN outpatient Bilingual (Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist for our Developmental and Rehabilitative Services unit in Chicago, IL.This is not a full-time position. Weekdays only, set schedule two (2) days per week.Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) candidates with a Master's degree in Speech and Hearing Science are highly encouraged to apply!

At La Rabida Children's Hospital, our mission is simple: we're dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we've got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you!

Job SummaryThe Bilingual (Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist provides comprehensive speech, language, and feeding evaluations and therapeutic interventions primarily in an outpatient setting, with potential inpatient care. They develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, incorporating appropriate methods tailored to the child's developmental, sensory, and medical needs. Responsibilities include accurate documentation, timely completion of clinical reports, and proficiency in electronic medical records. The role requires evaluating a wide range of abilities while working closely with families to support each child's progress.Essential Bilingual (Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist Functions:

Provide speech, language, and oral motor/feeding evaluations and therapeutic intervention in outpatient settings with the possibility of doing inpatient care

Develops and implements treatment plan based on clinical assessment; utilizes treatment methods appropriate to developmental level, with consideration of sensory and medical status.

Selects formal and informal measures to assess mode of communication, parent understanding of child's communication and development, sensory information regarding vision and hearing, play and behavior, receptive and expressive language, oral-motor/feeding skills, attention, fluency, voice, articulation, pragmatics, respiratory function, state regulation, level of alertness, memory.

Provides speech, language, and feeding therapy

Become competent with the hospital's practice management system, including electronic medical recordkeeping modules, as needed.

Complete clinical reports in a timely fashion (initial evaluations, re-evaluations, discharge summaries)

Completes documentation of contact notes and clinical reports in a timely fashion.

Create treatment plan for patients on caseload; Track progress on schedule as needed.

What we need from you:

Education: Master's degree in Speech and Hearing Science or equivalent requiredRelated Work Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience required. Pediatric experience and hospital experience preferredLicensure/Certification:

Current Illinois Speech Pathologist licensure (or license pending) required (will require proof)ASHA CCCs required,CPR Certification required: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

Bilingual candidates highly preferredEarly intervention credential preferredKnowledge of AAC preferredKnowledge of oral-motor and feeding therapy techniques preferred

What you will receive:

Competitive SalaryFree ParkingFree Lunch every last Friday of the month in the hospital cafeteria

Compensation Information:Pay: $48/hourWho we are:La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on.La Rabida Children's Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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