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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
Agency Overview ABiLITY is a nonprofit charitable organization providing direct services and support for individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood. We assist people with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, and other conditions to learn skills to care for themselves, be more independent, hold a job, and build connections and friendships in the community. We CARE and enhance lives. Summary of Duties Speech Language Pathologists work with families enrolled in the Early Intervention program to help promote the child's development in areas of delay or concern. Qualifications Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology Possess a current license in the State of Missouri Physical Requirements Ability to drive Ability to get oneself into homes that are not handicapped accessible Communicate with families enrolled in the program Ability to utilize a phone Work in a variety of environments and situations within a private residence Ability to write Lift up to 40 lbs. Ability to perform CPR Pay Breakdown $36/hour Full time (30 plus hours) or part time (less than 30 hours per week) Hours shall be scheduled so that family contacts can be made at hours convenient to families. Benefits (full time staff are eligible the first of the month following a 60 day waiting period) : Medical Insurance Voluntary Insurance Plans (Dental, Vision, Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Health Savings Account) $25,000 Basic Life/ADD Insurance 401(k) with employer matching Separate vacation and sick accrual for full-time employees starting day 1 Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development assistance Tuition Reimbursement Refer-a-Friend Program Additional Information Federal Exclusions Screening Notice All candidates for this position are subject to a mandatory screening against the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) database as part of our pre-employment process. EOE MFDV