Find & Apply For Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Knoxville, Illinois

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRNKnox County Nursing Home Knoxville, IL 61448

Pay:

$50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Job Type:

Part-time, PRN Shift & Schedule:

Flexible schedule, Choose your own hours, No weekends required (Optional)

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive Pay:

$50.00 - $65.00/hour based on experience.

Total Schedule Autonomy:

Highly flexible PRN scheduling built entirely around your personal and professional availability.

In-House Therapy Program:

Work directly for our facility alongside a permanent, supportive clinical crew—no agency hassles.

Collaborative Culture:

A warm, community-centered environment rooted in mutual respect, open communication, and high-quality care.

About Us:

At Knox County Nursing Home, we are dedicated to providing a supportive, resident-centered environment. By joining our in-house rehab team, you will work in a collaborative setting where your clinical expertise is deeply valued, and your scheduling needs are fully respected. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our clinical team. In this role, you will deliver vital evaluation and therapeutic services to our residents, helping them overcome communication, cognitive, and swallowing challenges to enhance their functional independence and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessments & Evaluations:

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to accurately diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders (dysphagia).

Treatment Planning:

Develop and implement customized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to meet each resident's unique goals and functional needs.

Therapeutic Intervention:

Provide high-quality speech and dysphagia therapy sessions, utilizing advanced techniques to restore function and manage risks.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Partner closely with physicians, nursing staff, and fellow therapy professionals to ensure holistic, coordinated care.

Documentation & Compliance:

Maintain precise, timely, and compliant electronic medical records of patient progress and treatment outcomes in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

License/Certification:

Active and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of Illinois (Required).

Pay:

$50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person