Speech Language Pathologist
@ SSM HealthSpeech Language Pathologist
About the job
SSM Health St. Mary's Jefferson City seeks a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language, and communication issues in outpatient therapy. The role offers flexible shifts, night/weekend options, and a supportive healthcare environment.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Basic Life Support certification
- Ability to perform therapy interventions
- Experience with patient education
- Maintain clinical records
Qualifications
- Licensed in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin
- Strong communication skills
- Patient-focused mindset
- Ability to work independently
- Physically capable for mobility tasks
Full job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson CityWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Department: Outpatient Therapy
Schedule: PRN Shift & Schedule, Work As Needed
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
Location: SSM Health St. Mary's Sports Medicine & Rehab
Job Summary:
Evaluate and treat individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative functionJob 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:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
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