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Speech Language Pathologist

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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

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Job Description

  • Overview
  • SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center St. Louis, MO
  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • PRN•We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center.
This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.
  • Responsibilities
  • Position Summary
  • Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies the plan of care in accordance with the patient's needs and collaboration with the transdisciplinary team.
Responsible for directed transfer of skills learned by patients during formal therapy into the evenings, weekends and community through team collaboration, communication and training of the Neuro Rehab Coaches. Serves as a primary therapist for assigned patients and works within a transdisciplinary team philosophy. Delivers therapy across multiple environments, modifying the structure and stimuli to maximize patient success. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient and enhancement of the Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation program.
  • Specific Duties
  • + Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs. + Coordinate treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services as available community resources. + Develop comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
  • Qualifications
  • + Current 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. + Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
  • Location :
    Location
  • _US-MO-O'Fallon_
  • Job ID
  • _372120_
  • Position Type
  • _Per Diem_
  • Experience (Years)
  • _1_
  • Category
  • _Speech Language Pathology_
  • Company
  • _SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - NTC_