IP Speech Pathologist - Acute Care Therapy - Rotating

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

A Speech-language pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients in the acute medical setting. The speech pathologist provides services to patients of all ages as ordered immediately post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation. Speech pathologists assist patients to reach their highest level of function in the areas of communication and swallowing. The SLP makes recommendations for the next level of care and also provides education and to patients and their families. Speech pathologists participate in specialty teams including pediatric, neonatal care, assistive technology, and endoscopic voice/swallowing assessments.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences
License of Speech Therapy active in the state of Missouri
CCC or CFY candidate
BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
Good clinical expertise, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

Prior one year hospital/health care related experience

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients in the acute medical setting.
Provides services to patients of all ages as ordered immediately post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation.
Assists patients to reach their highest level of function in the areas of communication and swallowing.
Makes recommendations for the next level of care.
Provides education to patients and their families.
Participates in specialty teams including pediatric, neonatal care, assistive technology, and endoscopic voice/swallowing assessments.