Location
Jefferson City, Missouri
Quick overview
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with speech, language, cognitive, or communicative function issues. They perform therapy interventions, educate patients and families, maintain clinical records, and assist with patient discharge planning.
Requirements summary
A Master's degree is required for this position, but no prior experience is necessary. The role also requires a valid state license and Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.
Job description
- It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St.
- Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Department: Speech Therapy Schedule: PRN Shift & Schedule Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Location: SSM Health St.
- Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Job Summary: Evaluate and treat individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative function Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY 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.
EDUCATION Master's degree
- EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
- REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
- Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
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
- Work
- Shift:
- PRN /
- Per
- Diem
- Shift (United
- States of
- America)
- Job
- Type:
- Employee
- Department: 4509000011
- OP
- Rehab -
- Speech
- Scheduled
- Weekly
- Hours: 0
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. 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. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Payment Options
- Upfront Tuition Coverage
