Speech Language Pathologist - Day Institute

Select Medical•Florissant, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for its specialized outpatient rehabilitation program in Florissant, Missouri. The program serves people recovering from traumatic injury or illness who no longer need 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. It uses a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. The role is in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on neurological and medically complex patients. New graduates are welcome to apply.

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.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
Continuously evaluate 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 of care.
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.