Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- SSM Health Rehab - Acute - FLOAT

SSM Health Physical Therapy • Richmond Heights, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network is seeking a PRN Licensed and ASHA Certified Clinically Competent Speech Language Pathologist to join their Regional Speech Department. This position requires the SLP to float to all three inpatient hospitals (St. Mary's, DePaul, St. Joseph's West) and the five acute locations (St, Clair, St. Joseph's, St. Mary's, St. Joseph's West, DePaul). The network encompasses five SSM-STL Acute Care hospitals and three SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospitals. Speech Therapy is managed in a regional unit, requiring SLPs to be competent and available to work across both acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. This allows for a breadth of knowledge and increased coverage based on census and hospital needs. Teamwork and individualized, compassionate patient care are the basis for learning and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere. Therapy is provided in the areas of orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, neurology, oncology, general medicine, and surgery.

Requirements

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for Certification pending professional experience required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing Modified Barium Swallows (MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) independently is preferred for this position.
• CFY candidates that have clinical experience within our network.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees