Speech Therapist, Outpatient Pediatrics

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMarinette • Wisconsin • 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 caseloads, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing age-appropriate patient care.

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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 Discharge PlanningDocumentation and ReportingInsurance AuthorizationPatient PositioningUse of Exercise EquipmentSafety and Infection ControlPerformance 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 PathologyPatient CareCognitive DisordersSwallowing DisordersQuality of Care InitiativesOutpatient CareAcute Hospital CoverageContinuing EducationClinical EducationCompetency Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret physician referrals and conduct speech and language evaluations for 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 updates to physicians and teammates
Identify and address patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort needs
Complete patient discharges, including home programs, patient/family teaching, community-service referrals, transition planning, and equipment ordering
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize patient care
Complete evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, statistics, billing, and scheduling documentation
Apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines and maintain productivity standards
Clean treatment areas, store equipment, and perform patient positioning, transport, lifting, and pushing/pulling duties
Use modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices safely and appropriately
Follow safety and infection-control measures
Participate in performance-improvement activities and quality-of-care initiatives
Manage assigned caseload and assist with coverage based on department and regional needs
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature
Orient new staff and provide requested coworker evaluation feedback
Supervise and delegate to non-licensed personnel when applicable
Support student clinical education by monitoring and directing at least one student annually when students are available
Provide primarily outpatient care with a monthly weekend rotation supporting acute hospital coverage

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 is required prior to hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification 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
Completion of all competency assessments and requirements for patient care
Maintenance of annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications
Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care and assess growth and development across the lifespan
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 around electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards
Ability to operate all equipment necessary for the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay based on role
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development and well-being programs