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Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient Pediatric Therapy- Part Time

Mercyhealth · Rockford, IL · $36.56–$54.85 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience with pediatric feeding issues or picky eating.

What they are checking: Whether they have experience with feeding therapy and know when to involve other specialists.

How do you coordinate with a child's school SLP or other therapists?

What they are checking: Whether they share information and avoid conflicting approaches across the child's care team.

Tell me about a time you got feedback from a peer review. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they welcome feedback and use it to improve their clinical skills.

What would you do

A child refuses to engage in your session and keeps leaving the table. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow the child's lead and adjust activities rather than forcing a plan.

A parent wants to know why their child isn't progressing as fast as they hoped. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain progress honestly and adjust the plan when something isn't working.

Working Tuesday through Thursday, how do you manage cancellations and keep your caseload on track?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle attendance problems in a part-time schedule without losing continuity of care.

About the work

Walk me through how you evaluate a toddler who has very few words.

What they are checking: Whether they use play, parent report and standardized tools to separate delay from disorder.

How do you coach parents so therapy continues at home between sessions?

What they are checking: Whether they see parents as partners, since progress depends on practice outside the clinic.

How do you write goals that are measurable and meaningful to a family?

What they are checking: Whether their goals track real progress and also make sense to parents in everyday terms.

What's your experience with augmentative and alternative communication for children?

What they are checking: Whether they can introduce AAC and help families see it as support, not a step backward.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

Overview: Responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses. Schedule: 24 hours per week Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday SSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs evaluation / assessment using evidence-based standards to create an effective plan of care. • Applies critical thinking and integrative treatment to improve the functional level of the patient. • Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing. • Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes. • Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation • Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques • Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners • Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department • Active participant in the Performance Improvement process • Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between speech language pathologists, nursing and rehabilitation team, and the physician group • Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on speech language pathology and related topics for medical staff, students and community group EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Licensed as a speech language pathologist in WI, IL or both if required Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Passing the Driver’s License check Travel to other locations for cross coverage Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check Must be able to follow written/oral instructions LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards. PAY RANGE: $36.56 - $54.85 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Disability Insurance • FSA/HSA Options • Generous, accruing paid time off • Paid Parental and caregiver leave • Career advancement and educational opportunities • Tuition and certification reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Well-being Programs • Employee Discounts • On-Demand Pay • Financial Education • Annual recognition/awards events • Partner appreciation days • Family entertainment/attractions discount • Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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