Location: Olympia Fields, IL

Start Date: 03-08-2026

End Date: 01-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week (3 days inpatient/2 days outpatient preferred)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to meet patient goals
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to inpatient and outpatient populations
• Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
• Educate patients and their families on communication strategies and home exercises

Qualifications

• Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of Illinois
• Current BLS certification
• DCI/BVP certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical skills in speech and language therapy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Time management and organizational skills
• Competency with documentation and electronic health records

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Housing assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Olympia Fields, IL

Explore the Chicago Southland! Just a short drive from downtown Chicago, you can enjoy world-class museums like the Art Institute and Field Museum, lakefront beaches and parks, vibrant dining and entertainment, and professional sports events. Prefer nature? Check out the nearby forest preserves and walking trails in the beautiful suburbs.

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