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Speech Language Pathologist
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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.
$82,290 / year median in Missouri
+14% projected growth
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
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Jefferson City Worker Type:
PRN Job Highlights:
Department:
Outpatient Therapy Schedule:
PRN Shift & Schedule, Work as
Needed, Flexible Shift Start Times, No Weekends, No Holidays Clinic Hours:
Monday
•Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm
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 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
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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
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Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee Department:
OP Physical Therapy 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. Click here to learn more.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance