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Specialist Speech Pathology

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 09, 2026
Specialist Speech Pathology Specialist Speech Pathology Hiring Department: Speech Pathology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039338 Posting Close Date: February 27, 2026 Salary: The hourly range of employees currently holding equivalent position is $47.51-$60.33. About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Description: About UI Health The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 30+ outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Position Summary This a part-time .40 FTE Specialist, Speech position that will diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults and provide treatment as needed; use specialized equipment to fully assess and treat speech disorders. Advise colleagues on select cases, supervise speech pathology students, and develop programs in conjunction with the Director. Participate in the education of students, residents, physicians, and healthcare professionals by developing educational materials, presenting lectures and in-service education, and speaking with community groups. Duties & Responsibilities Utilize appropriate diagnostic instruments and specialized tests to diagnose the nature of communication and/or swallowing disorders and interpret findings. Diagnose and treat patients that are referred to the specialist from the primary physician. Develop and administer a plan of care and formulate goals for future therapy sessions. Provide education and counseling to individuals with communication and swallowing disorders and their family members. Create home programs and instruct patients in the use of corrective techniques. Present lectures and in-service education for medical students, resident physicians, attending physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Identify and create programs, processes, and policies designed to improve the delivery of patient care. Assist in developing annual budget. Complete billing, productivity statistics and special reports as needed. May perform research projects concerned with developing new clinical approaches or tools in accordance with areas of professional interest and expertise. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Masters in Speech Pathology and Communication Disorders required. License and current registration to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in IL required. ASHA Certified required. Minimum of one (1) year experience diagnosing and treating speech, communication and swallowing disorders. Experience in Video fluoroscopic Swallow Studies preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills required. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation 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. 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