Speech Language Pathologist

SSM Health • Jefferson City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Speech Language Pathologist at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City. The role is PRN (as needed) and will be part of the Outpatient Therapy department, specifically at SSM Health St. Mary's Sports Medicine & Rehab. The primary function involves evaluating and treating individuals with speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, and cognitive or communicative function impairments.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• No experience required
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Nice To Haves

• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans.
• Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level