IP Speech Pathologist - Rehab Therapy - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Speech-language Pathologist will provide care to young adult thru geriatric populations in our Inpatient Rehabilitation unit and Skilled Nursing unit at MORH. Speech pathologists, thru assessment and treatment, assist patients to reach their highest level of function in the areas of communication, cognition and swallowing. Treatment plans are formulated and initiated for problems such as dysarthria, apraxia, articulation, language, cognition, swallowing disorders, or voice problems.

Requirements

Required: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Good clinical expertise, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude
Required: License of Speech Therapy active in the state of Missouri, CCC or CFY candidate AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Prior one year hospital/health care related experience

Responsibilities

Speech pathologists, thru assessment and treatment, assist patients to reach their highest level of function in the areas of communication, cognition and swallowing.
Treatment plans are formulated and initiated for problems such as dysarthria, apraxia, articulation, language, cognition, swallowing disorders, or voice problems.