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Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient PRN

Lurie Children's Hospital · Chicago, IL · $37.00–$60.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to explain a feeding or communication plan to a stressed family. How did you check they understood it?

What they are checking: Whether they teach in plain language and document caregiver understanding, which the posting names as part of the job.

How do you decide when to ask for guidance from a more experienced SLP versus trusting your own judgment?

What they are checking: Whether they know where their competence ends, since the posting expects staff to seek guidance when appropriate.

How do you work with OT, PT, dietitians and physicians when planning treatment for the same child?

What they are checking: Whether they actively involve other disciplines in planning rather than working in a silo.

Tell me about a time a child's status changed during your session. What did you notice and what did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they watch for medical warning signs during therapy and act fast in an acute care setting.

What would you do

This is an inpatient PRN role. How do you get up to speed on a caseload you've never seen when you only come in some days?

What they are checking: Whether they can read the chart, talk to the team and start safe, useful treatment quickly without a long handoff.

A nurse wants to start oral feeds on a baby you've just evaluated as unsafe to feed by mouth. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold a safety recommendation firmly and kindly while working within the care team.

You have more consults than time on a PRN shift. How do you decide who gets seen first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by safety and discharge timing rather than by order received or by convenience.

About the work

Walk me through a bedside swallow evaluation on a medically fragile toddler. What tells you to stop and recommend an instrumental study?

What they are checking: Whether they know the limits of a clinical swallow exam and recognize aspiration risk signs in young children.

How do you set age-specific functional goals for a child who's only going to be inpatient for a few days?

What they are checking: Whether they set goals that matter in a short stay and connect them to what happens after discharge.

What's your experience with augmentative and alternative communication for kids who are intubated, trached or newly nonverbal after injury?

What they are checking: Whether they can give a hospitalized child a way to communicate quickly, which matters for safety and comfort.

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The full job description

As published by Lurie Children's Hospital.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description General Summary: The staff member assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and organizes, performs and modifies therapy programs based upon a thorough evaluation of each patient and best practice methods. Essential Job Functions: • Evaluates each assigned patient in terms of current or potential problems pertaining to speech-language pathology, meeting or exceeding established clinical pathways and protocols for best practice. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate. • Establishes age specific plan of care and functional goals based on evaluation results, and regularly incorporates other disciplines, patient/family, into treatment planning, documenting the patient/family/caregiver’s understanding of goals, explaining rationale and methods necessary to carry out treatments. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate. • Consistently re-evaluates effectiveness of ongoing treatment plan, instituting appropriate changes in care plan. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate. • Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver and provides education to meet those needs. • Participates in clinics, rounds, meetings, in-services, annual competencies, MYR, departmental process improvement projects and conferences, as assigned. • Collaborates and communicates appropriately with families, physicians, other rehabilitation staff, nurse case managers, and others within and outside the Lurie Children’s system. • Upgrades own knowledge in pediatric care. Actively participates in inservices, including planning educational activities for the team as assigned. • Meets required departmental productivity standards. • Participates in supervision/instruction of students as assigned. Participates in orientation of new staff and support staff as assigned. • Supports organizational change initiatives; adapting to a rapidly changing health care environment. • Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. • Other job functions as assigned. Education and Experience: • Successful graduation from an accredited Speech-Language program. • Current License or proof of eligibility and submission for license in the State of Illinois. • Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association within first 90-days of start. • Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by having completed the BLS AED Heartsaver Course. Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Pay Range $37.00-$60.50 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage • Tuition assistance • Student loan servicing and support • Adoption benefits • Backup Childcare and Eldercare • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities • Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

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