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BJC HealthCare

Speech Language Pathologist - NICU (PRN)

Pay: $34.86–$55.72/hr
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Saint Louis, MO (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/12/2026

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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

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Job Description

  • City/State:
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Categories:
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Job Status:
  • PRN
  • Req ID
  • : 115204
  • Pay Range:
  • $34.86 - $55.72 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
  • Additional Information About the Role
  • Are you a
  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • with a desire to work in
  • pediatrics
  • ? St. Louis Children's Hospital as an
  • acute care
  • opportunity for an SLP with experience working in the
  • NICU
  • and/or treating infants. PRN opportunity available for you! Come work with our multidisciplinary team today. BJC Values included!
  • Overview
  • St. Louis Children's Hospital
  • is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children.
As one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children's provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for kids." Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children's commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children's consistently ranks among America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children's was one of eight children's hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital's academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children's has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Role Purpose
  • The Registered Speech Pathologist or Speech Therapist provides skilled speech and swallow therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.
  • Responsibilities
  • + Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
+ Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed. + Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient. + Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies. + Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Speech Services.
  • Minimum Requirements
  • Education
  • + Master's Degree - Speech Pathology
  • Experience
  • + No Experience
  • Supervisor Experience
  • + No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • + Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Preferred Requirements
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • + ASHA
  • Benefits and Legal Statement
  • BJC Total Rewards
  • At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. + Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date + Disability insurance
  • paid for by BJC + Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution + 401(k) plan with BJC match + Tuition Assistance available on first day + BJC Institute for Learning and Development + Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time + Adoption assistance
  • To learn more, go to our
  • Benefits Summary (https://assets.jibecdn.com/prod/bjc/0.0.331/assets/2026%20Benefits%20Summary\_Final.pdf)
  • .
    • Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.
    It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    • Benefits

    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Financial Aid/Assistance
    • 401(k) Plans
    • Health Insurance