Speech Therapist – Acute

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 10/21/2026part-timeChicago • 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 effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams. Proficient in managing patient care, ensuring safety, and adhering to professional standards and guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Speech Language Pathologist LicenseMaster’s Degree In Speech PathologyBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Care Competency AssessmentsIntermediate Computer Skills

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Hard Skills

Speech And Language EvaluationsIndividualized Treatment PlansPatient Discharge PlanningManual TechniquesPatient PositioningUse Of Modalities And Exercise EquipmentPatient Safety MeasuresInfection Control MeasuresPerformance Improvement ActivitiesAge-Appropriate Patient Care

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Speech Language Pathologist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Speech And Language DisordersPatient CareHealthcare ProvidersContinuing EducationQuality Of Care Initiatives

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 and evaluate 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 discharge, 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, daily statistics, billing, and scheduling
Apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines and maintain productivity standards
Clean treatment areas, store equipment, and maintain an orderly environment
Perform manual techniques, patient positioning, transporting, lifting, and pushing/pulling duties
Use modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices according to department standards
Follow patient safety and infection control measures
Participate in performance improvement activities and quality-of-care initiatives
Manage assigned caseload and communicate coverage needs to site leadership
Assist with coverage based on department and regional needs
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, in-services, and professional literature
Orient new staff as requested and participate in coworker evaluations
Supervise and delegate to non-licensed personnel when applicable
Support student clinical education by monitoring and directing at least one student per year unless unavailable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation
Maintain continuing education requirements mandated by applicable state professional standards
Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
If supporting multiple states, licensure in at least one state is required prior to hire
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, and organization skills
Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Successfully complete competency assessments/requirements for patient care
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications
Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Functional use of senses for effective communication
Ability to wear protective clothing as needed
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Career development programs
Benefits and program eligibility may vary by FTE or status