Speech Therapist - Hospital Weekends

Location: Carle Methodist/Proctor Inpatient Therapy 

Are you a Speech Language Pathologist looking for work-life balance? An ethical environment? A friendly, professional team dedicated to patient satisfaction?

We have the answer! CUSTOMIZE YOUR JOB!

ACHIEVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE! Offering a variety of settings offering flexible hours.

CREATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN! Company-supported clinical specialization, residency programs, and continuing education.

THRIVE IN AN ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT! Reasonable productivity standards, mentoring, and training on ever-changing rules/regulations.

CUSTOMIZE! Choose the setting, population, and hours to find a good fit within PTS! Part and full-time applicants will be considered. New grads welcome.

Therapist-owned company in Peoria and Belleville, IL who has been providing quality, evidence-based therapy for over 40 years. Over 375 employees work across multiple departments, including St. Elizabeth Hospital in Southern Illinois and Carle Methodist, Proctor, and Pekin Hospitals in Central Illinois. Settings include Home Health, Inpatient, Outpatient, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Generous total compensation package

Competitive Wages, Bonus and Incentive Plans, Malpractice Insurance, Paid-Time-Off, Continuing Education Allowance, 401k Plan with Employer Match.

Enhanced education programs

• Discounted CEUs through our Certified Education Division
• Medbridge Subscription - unlimited CEUs
• Clinical and Management Career Paths
• Residency programs available

Position Purpose

As a member of the therapy team, the Speech Pathologist’s primary function is to provide a thorough speech evaluation, diagnosis, a detailed plan of care including treatment goals and objectives, and consultation with referral sources, client/patient, family members, and other service providers.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Illinois under the Illinois Speech Pathology Practice Act.
• Member or eligible for membership in the ASHA preferred.
• General knowledge and skill enabling the evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of clients/patients such as neonates, pediatrics, young adults, adults or geriatrics.
• Current certification in CPR and other service line-specific competencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform client-centered evaluations and establish a Speech Therapy diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Provide evidenced-based Speech Language Pathology treatment.
• Documentation, reporting, and information dissemination.
• Case management functions: evaluate effectiveness, revise the plan, and discharge from services.

Demonstrate Quality and Service Excellence

• Demonstrate behaviors that show a positive attitude, empathy and professionalism.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills by making customers feel welcome and respected as individuals; protecting their privacy and confidentiality.
• Work as a team player; enhance team effectiveness through team building, and taking ownership in service line/organization problem-solving and quality improvement.
• Strive to exceed customer expectations through responsiveness, attention to detail, and anticipating needs.

Job duties subject to revision; job description is provided during orientation.

Must have valid Driver's License and be able to pass criminal background check and drug screen. Equal Opportunity Employer.