Speech Language Pathologist

Its more than a career, its a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type:

PRN

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. Marys Sports Medicine & Rehab

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
Masters 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:
Employee

Department:
OP Rehab - Speech

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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