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Speech Language Pathologist

St. Mary's Medical Center•Blue Springs, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works in a hospital-based team providing acute care and inpatient rehabilitation services. The role evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders in adult and/or pediatric patients. The SLP collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary medical team in caring for patients with stroke, neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, and complex medical needs. The work has a strong focus on dysphagia management, bedside swallow evaluations, and instrumental assessments such as MBS and FEES. CCC-SLP candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a per diem position with variable hours and an 8-hour shift available.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's in Speech Therapy.
  • Licensed by the state in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Current BLS for healthcare providers certification upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

  • MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • One year of experience with swallow assessment and treatment in an acute care hospital setting.
  • One year of experience in acute care.
  • CCC-SLP candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide therapy to improve articulation, fluency, voice disorders, and language comprehension.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other relevant professionals.
  • Maintain detailed records of patient evaluation, treatment, and progress.
  • Educate clients and family members about communication strategies.
  • Stay updated on clinical research and advances in speech-language pathology.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary medical team in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation.
  • Perform dysphagia management, bedside swallow evaluations, and instrumental assessments (MBS/FEES).

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