Speech Language Pathologist - Float - Day Institute

SSM Health Physical Therapy • Florissant, MO

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About The Position

SSM Health Day Institute is hiring a full-time Speech Language Pathologist for a float position in its specialized outpatient rehabilitation program in Florissant, Missouri. The program operates ten centers across the St. Louis metropolitan area and serves individuals recovering from traumatic injury or illness who no longer need 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. The multidisciplinary program focuses on building skills and maximizing patient independence, particularly for neurological and medically complex patients. New graduates are welcome to apply.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SSM Health describes the role as part of a dynamic, collaborative environment and offers orientation, mentorship for new graduates, and opportunities for clinical advancement and continuing education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy.
• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or eligibility for state licensure.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of patients’ status and goals.
• Develop comprehensive treatment goals to maximize patient outcomes.
• Coordinate treatment programs with other clinical and therapeutic services.
• Attend appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Educate patients and develop progressive home programs, providing instruction to 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).
• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level