Speech & Language Pathologist – Complex Neuro

Advocate Aurora Health

. Interpret physician referrals and conduct speech and language evaluations for patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders .

Posted 11/2/2026part-timePark Ridge • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $57 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting speech and language evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care. Proficient in managing patient documentation, adhering to safety protocols, and supervising non-licensed personnel while ensuring compliance with state licensure requirements.

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Speech Language Pathologist LicenseMaster's Degree In Speech PathologyBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Care AssessmentCommunication And Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Speech And Language EvaluationsIndividualized Treatment PlansPatient DocumentationPatient Discharge PlanningInsurance AuthorizationModalities And Exercise Equipment UsePatient Positioning And TransportingPerformance Improvement ActivitiesAge-Appropriate Patient CareCompetency Assessments

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Speech Language Pathologist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Speech PathologyPatient CareHealthcare ProvidersClinical EducationPatient ComfortCommunity-Service ReferralsTransition PlanningInfection-Control MeasuresContinuing EducationPatient Caseload Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret physician referrals and conduct speech and language evaluations for patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
Establish written plans of care and implement individualized treatment using appropriate techniques
Monitor outcomes, adjust treatment plans, and provide status updates to physicians and teammates
Identify and address factors affecting patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort
Plan and complete patient discharges, including home programs, patient/family teaching, community-service referrals, transition planning, and equipment ordering
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve optimum patient care
Complete evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, billing, statistics, scheduling, and other required documentation
Apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines and maintain productivity standards
Clean treatment areas, store equipment, and perform patient positioning, transporting, lifting, and pushing/pulling duties
Use modalities, exercise equipment, and other department devices while following indications, contraindications, safety, and infection-control measures
Participate in performance-improvement activities and manage assigned caseloads and coverage needs
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, in-services, and professional literature
Orient new staff and provide coworker evaluation feedback as requested
Supervise and delegate to non-licensed personnel when applicable while maintaining responsibility for patient plans of care
Support clinical education by monitoring and directing at least one student annually when students are available

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school, or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation
Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state in which the teammate practices; licensure in at least one supported state required prior to hire if supporting multiple states
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days unless determined not required
No experience required
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Successful completion of all competency assessments and patient-care requirements consistent with site standards
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications
Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care and assess age-specific needs
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead; and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height
Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a 150-lb. sliding transfer with a second person
Functional use of senses for effective communication
Ability to wear protective clothing when exposed to electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2500 sign-on bonus for experienced hires
Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay for applicable positions
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Continuing education courses and department in-services
Professional growth and career development opportunities