Speech Pathologist

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Registered Speech Pathologist or Speech Therapist provides skilled speech and swallow therapy services to patients, including evaluation and treatment. The role includes establishing and delivering treatment plans, accounting for discharge needs and expected functional status, and recommending appropriate equipment and supplies. The Speech Pathologist collaborates with and educates patients, families, and other health care providers, and provides assessment, reassessment, and consultation for Speech Services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
• Speech-Language Pathologist license or certification.
• No experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• ASHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans and provide treatment, considering discharge needs, expected discharge functional status, and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educate, collaborate with, and conference with patients, families, and other health care providers; make recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegate to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication, including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions that best meet patient needs.
• Complete documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provide assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Speech Services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level