Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description More Than Just a Job, It's a CallingLocation: Centralia, IL - Our OrganizationWorker Type: RegularJob Highlights:Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMWeekly Hours: 36 hours, with one day off every other weekWeekend Coverage: Approximately 5-6 weekends on call annuallySettings: Outpatient Pediatrics, Adults, and Acute CareAdditional Location: Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. VernonJoin our team and make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a nurturing work environment. We provide affordable health insurance and benefits tailored to support you and your family.Pay Range: $32.48 - $48.72Pay Rate Type: HourlyOur organization values the unique skills and talents of each team member. 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 expect to offer at the time of posting, but final compensation may vary as permitted by law.Job Summary: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 counsel patients and their families about 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.Work in a consistently alert and safe manner.Perform additional duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education: Master's degree requiredExperience: No prior experience necessaryPhysical Requirements:Regular lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects 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 machinery.Regular keyboard use and data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing required.Licenses and Certifications:Resuscitation Certification: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment. Additional certifications may be necessary depending on the department.State Licenses:Illinois: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Missouri: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationOklahoma: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & AudiologyWisconsin: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift:Day Shift (United States)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:Speech Therapy - Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36Benefits:We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet their needs:Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (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 and does 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.