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Speech Language Pathologist - Day Institute
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$81,231 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
- Overview
- SSM Health Day Institute
- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) O'Fallon, IL
- 8am-4:30pm, M-F
Salary:
$66,560 -$91,395 annually, based on years of experience. SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. We take a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. If you like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about helping the neurological and medically complex patient, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us!
- Generous benefits package including:
- + Company matching 401(k) + Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan.
+ Generous Paid Time Off
+ Holidays
+ Paid Sick Time with carry over
+ Short and Long Term Disability
+ Personal and Family Medical Leave
+ Clinical Ladder Program
+ Excellent Orientation Program
+ New Grad Mentorship
+ Residency Programs
+ National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
+ Tuition Assistance
+ Student Loan Repayment Assistance
+ Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care
- Responsibilities
- + Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs + Provides ongoing evaluation of patient's status and goals + Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize outcomes.
+ Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services
+ Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination
+ Provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers
+ Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations
+ Evaluates patient in actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments
- Qualifications
- + Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy required + Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required + Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American speech-Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for Certification pending professional experience required.
+ Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Additional Data
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
- Location : Location
- _US-IL-O'Fallon_
- Job ID
- _383612_
- Position Type
- _Full Time_
- Experience (Years)
- _1_
- Category
- _Speech Language Pathology_
- Company
- _SSM Health Physical Therapy_
- Min•_USD $0.
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- Max•_USD $0.
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Medical Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance