Speech Language Pathologist-Pediatric Clinic Part-time Days
Northwestern Medicine, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
Job Summary
Position: Speech‑Language Pathologist. Salary range: $38.83 – $50.47 per hour. Placement within the range depends on experience and internal equity. The role is subject to union rules if applicable.
Benefits
$10,000 tuition reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 student loan repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 professional development stipend per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 wellbeing fund per year ($125 part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual salary increase and incentive bonus
Paid time off and holiday pay
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the four NM values: teamwork, patient first, integrity, and excellence.
Maintain a friendly, professional demeanor toward patients and colleagues.
Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
Use service‑recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
Assume primary responsibility for patient plans of care and collaborate consistently with treating Speech Therapy Assistants.
Contribute to teamwork across departments and communicate effectively.
Use unit resources efficiently.
Manage work schedule, complete tasks, and meet deadlines.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cost‑reduction efforts.
Apply creative problem solving to adapt treatment to special circumstances.
Select appropriate evaluations and treatment modalities, and perform re‑evaluations per guidelines.
Adhere to department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; document in EMR.
Prepare daily notes reflecting patient response and progress; meet regulatory documentation requirements.
Provide educational materials suited to patient comprehension and motivation.
Participate in committees, departmental projects, and special projects aligned with clinical expertise.
Develop professional relationships with healthcare team members.
Create a respectful communication culture through listening and timely acknowledgment.
Accept constructive feedback and apply changes promptly.
Complete non‑patient care tasks within established timelines.
Contribute to departmental educational efforts such as in‑services and new hire orientation.
Mentor or host student clinical or observation programs.
Maintain productivity standards and complete required education and training.
Show willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet care needs and meetings.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Speech Pathologist License in the State of Illinois.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Preferred
Current certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech‑Language Pathology or eligibility after completing the clinical fellowship year.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history for newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis following local, state, and federal laws.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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Position: Speech‑Language Pathologist. Salary range: $38.83 – $50.47 per hour. Placement within the range depends on experience and internal equity. The role is subject to union rules if applicable.
Benefits
$10,000 tuition reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 student loan repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 professional development stipend per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 wellbeing fund per year ($125 part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual salary increase and incentive bonus
Paid time off and holiday pay
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the four NM values: teamwork, patient first, integrity, and excellence.
Maintain a friendly, professional demeanor toward patients and colleagues.
Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
Use service‑recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
Assume primary responsibility for patient plans of care and collaborate consistently with treating Speech Therapy Assistants.
Contribute to teamwork across departments and communicate effectively.
Use unit resources efficiently.
Manage work schedule, complete tasks, and meet deadlines.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cost‑reduction efforts.
Apply creative problem solving to adapt treatment to special circumstances.
Select appropriate evaluations and treatment modalities, and perform re‑evaluations per guidelines.
Adhere to department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; document in EMR.
Prepare daily notes reflecting patient response and progress; meet regulatory documentation requirements.
Provide educational materials suited to patient comprehension and motivation.
Participate in committees, departmental projects, and special projects aligned with clinical expertise.
Develop professional relationships with healthcare team members.
Create a respectful communication culture through listening and timely acknowledgment.
Accept constructive feedback and apply changes promptly.
Complete non‑patient care tasks within established timelines.
Contribute to departmental educational efforts such as in‑services and new hire orientation.
Mentor or host student clinical or observation programs.
Maintain productivity standards and complete required education and training.
Show willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet care needs and meetings.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Speech Pathologist License in the State of Illinois.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Preferred
Current certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech‑Language Pathology or eligibility after completing the clinical fellowship year.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history for newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis following local, state, and federal laws.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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