Job Description
Job Description
More than just a job, it's a vocation
Location: IL - Our Organization St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia
Worker Type: Regular
Position Highlights:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 36 hours per week, with one day off every other week
- Weekend on-call coverage (approximately 5-6 weekends annually)
- Focus on Outpatient Pediatrics, Adults, and Acute Care settings
- Additional location: Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon
Become a part of our team and make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere.
We provide affordable health insurance and benefits tailored to support you and your family.
Embrace your calling with our organization — apply today!
Salary Range: $32.48 - $48.72
Compensation Type: Hourly
Our organization appreciates the unique skills and talents each team member contributes. The compensation for this position is determined by various factors, including relevant experience, market conditions, and other qualifications. The stated salary range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting, but actual pay may vary as permitted by law.
Position Overview:
Assess and provide treatment for individuals with speech, language, oral and pharyngeal functions, as well as cognitive or communicative abilities.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Administer therapy interventions using standard techniques suitable for the patient's condition.
- Provide education and counseling to patients and their families regarding treatment plans.
- Maintain clinical documentation and adhere to performance improvement guidelines.
- Assist in planning or facilitating patient discharge from speech therapy services, offering information on relevant support programs.
- Maintain a state of alertness and safety at all times.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Master's degree required.
EXPERIENCE
- No prior experience necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Regularly lift/carry and push/pull items weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
- Regular use of vision and depth perception for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, including color differentiation.
- Consistent use of hearing and speech for effective oral communication, including the ability to hear alarms and machinery malfunctions.
- Frequent keyboard usage and data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling items weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rarely involves climbing.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Resuscitation Certification: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be required based on departmental needs.
State Licensure Requirements:
- Illinois: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Missouri: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Oklahoma: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
- Wisconsin: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Schedule: Day Shift (United States)
Employment Type: Employee
Department: Speech Therapy - SMH
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36
Benefits:
Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.
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Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
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Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
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Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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.