EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS
POSITION TITLE:
Speech Language Pathologist LOCATION:
We have openings at both our Peoria Service Center (507 E. Armstrong Ave., Peoria, IL 61603) and our Bloomington Service Center (202 St. Joseph Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704) POSITION TYPE:
Both Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available POSITION SCHEDULE:
Our Clinic hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm (with last appointment at 5pm). About Us:
Easterseals Central Illinois is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy, empowering children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special needs to reach their fullest potential. We are seeking a passionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our collaborative team, offering a variety of specialized services designed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. In this role as a Speech Language Pathologist, you’ll have the opportunity to work in: ASD Diagnostic Clinic:
Play an essential role in our multidisciplinary team, conducting comprehensive evaluations, providing early diagnoses, and developing personalized communication strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Early Intervention Services:
Collaborate with families to support children under age 3 in reaching critical developmental milestones through Speech-Language Therapy in natural environments like homes, daycares, and community spaces. Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation:
Join an interdisciplinary team delivering outpatient services to children and families, focusing on speech and language development, communication strategies, and social interaction skills to enhance children’s everyday functional abilities. Position Objective:
The Speech-Language Pathologist functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides direct speech/language/feeding treatment and consultation services to persons referred to the Center and their families. The therapist evaluates individuals, establishes goals, and designs and implements specific treatment programs. Job Functions: Completes initial evaluation and evaluation report(s) for each individual. Re-evaluates persons served every twelve months or as indicated. Establishes individualized therapy goals and generates data for the initial client/family plan of treatment. Completes progress notes every three to six months or as required. Participates in parent/guardian Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings. Attends medical staffings/case studies to participate in interdisciplinary team discussion of IFSPs as necessary. Monitors progress and modifies treatment goals (Intervention Goals) and therapeutic intervention strategies as necessary and/or every six months at a minimum. Reports cancellations and no shows to the scheduling team for proper documentation and action. Accurately documents treatment notes and additional contacts regarding the individual served in EMR communication tab(s). Develops and instructs family members in home program activities, and revises as necessary. Provides parent/guardian/family training during the session regarding HEP and therapy strategies. Participates as needed or requested in the smooth transition of an individual to a public school program or other placement as necessary. Corresponds with physicians and other professionals involved in the care/treatment of the client/family as necessary. Accesses and updates the Electronic Medical system as necessary. Attends program services meetings, discipline meetings, rehab staff meetings, case studies and in-services. Provides impedance and hearing screenings as necessary (i.e. check fluid in ears). Ensures that all requirements for credentialing and licensure are maintained (e.g. Early Interventions credentialing, Illinois license, certification). Education/Experience Requirements: Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Speech-Language Pathology. A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing and Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligible for CCC in Clinical Fellowship (CF) year. Must be licensed in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure. Illinois Early Intervention Credential or eligible for credential. Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.
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Speech Language Pathologist LOCATION:
We have openings at both our Peoria Service Center (507 E. Armstrong Ave., Peoria, IL 61603) and our Bloomington Service Center (202 St. Joseph Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704) POSITION TYPE:
Both Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available POSITION SCHEDULE:
Our Clinic hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm (with last appointment at 5pm). About Us:
Easterseals Central Illinois is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy, empowering children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special needs to reach their fullest potential. We are seeking a passionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our collaborative team, offering a variety of specialized services designed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. In this role as a Speech Language Pathologist, you’ll have the opportunity to work in: ASD Diagnostic Clinic:
Play an essential role in our multidisciplinary team, conducting comprehensive evaluations, providing early diagnoses, and developing personalized communication strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Early Intervention Services:
Collaborate with families to support children under age 3 in reaching critical developmental milestones through Speech-Language Therapy in natural environments like homes, daycares, and community spaces. Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation:
Join an interdisciplinary team delivering outpatient services to children and families, focusing on speech and language development, communication strategies, and social interaction skills to enhance children’s everyday functional abilities. Position Objective:
The Speech-Language Pathologist functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides direct speech/language/feeding treatment and consultation services to persons referred to the Center and their families. The therapist evaluates individuals, establishes goals, and designs and implements specific treatment programs. Job Functions: Completes initial evaluation and evaluation report(s) for each individual. Re-evaluates persons served every twelve months or as indicated. Establishes individualized therapy goals and generates data for the initial client/family plan of treatment. Completes progress notes every three to six months or as required. Participates in parent/guardian Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings. Attends medical staffings/case studies to participate in interdisciplinary team discussion of IFSPs as necessary. Monitors progress and modifies treatment goals (Intervention Goals) and therapeutic intervention strategies as necessary and/or every six months at a minimum. Reports cancellations and no shows to the scheduling team for proper documentation and action. Accurately documents treatment notes and additional contacts regarding the individual served in EMR communication tab(s). Develops and instructs family members in home program activities, and revises as necessary. Provides parent/guardian/family training during the session regarding HEP and therapy strategies. Participates as needed or requested in the smooth transition of an individual to a public school program or other placement as necessary. Corresponds with physicians and other professionals involved in the care/treatment of the client/family as necessary. Accesses and updates the Electronic Medical system as necessary. Attends program services meetings, discipline meetings, rehab staff meetings, case studies and in-services. Provides impedance and hearing screenings as necessary (i.e. check fluid in ears). Ensures that all requirements for credentialing and licensure are maintained (e.g. Early Interventions credentialing, Illinois license, certification). Education/Experience Requirements: Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Speech-Language Pathology. A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing and Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligible for CCC in Clinical Fellowship (CF) year. Must be licensed in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure. Illinois Early Intervention Credential or eligible for credential. Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.
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