Speech Language Pathologist - Float - Day Institute
About The Position
SSM Health Physical Therapy Day Institute is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist for a float position in its specialized outpatient rehabilitation program in Florissant, Missouri. The Day Institute has ten centers across the St. Louis metropolitan area serving people recovering from traumatic injury or illness who no longer need 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. The program uses a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. The role works with neurological and medically complex patients in a dynamic, collaborative environment. New graduates are welcome to apply. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Benefits include paid time off and extended illness days, medical and prescription, vision and dental plans, a company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, student loan repayment assistance, tuition assistance, a clinical advancement program, continuing education courses, an orientation program, and new-graduate mentorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy.
- Current and valid state licensure, or eligibility for state licensure, as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or eligibility for certification pending professional experience.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
- Continuously evaluate patients' status and goals.
- Develop comprehensive patient treatment goals to maximize outcomes.
- Coordinate treatment programs with other clinical and therapeutic services.
- Attend appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
- Educate patients, including developing progressive home programs and instructing patients, families, and other caregivers.
- Prepare for patient discharge, including ordering necessary equipment and making recommendations.
- Evaluate patients in actual or simulated home, school, work, or community environments.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
- Medical and prescription, vision, and dental plans.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life and disability protection.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Tuition assistance.
- Clinical Advancement Program.
- National continuing education courses, both local and online.
- Orientation program.
- New graduate mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
