Speech Language Pathologist - Day Institute

SSM Health Physical Therapy • O'Fallon, IL

6d • $66,560 - $91,395

About The Position

SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for its specialized outpatient rehabilitation program in O'Fallon, Illinois. The Day Institute serves people recovering from traumatic injury or illness who no longer need 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. Its multidisciplinary approach focuses on building skills and maximizing patient independence. The role works with neurological and medically complex patients in a collaborative environment.

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 treatment goals to maximize patient 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

• Company matching 401(k).
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision, and dental plan.
• Paid time off, holidays, and paid sick time with carryover.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Personal and family medical leave.
• Clinical Ladder Program.
• Orientation program.
• New graduate mentorship.
• Residency programs.
• National continuing education courses, local and online.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Productivity standards that allow for high-quality patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time