Speech Language Pathologist

Job description

Overview
Department: Speech Pathology
Employment Type: Per Diem / PRN
Shifts Available: 8-Hour Shift
Hours: Variable
Location: St. Mary's Medical Center- Blue Springs, MO
We are seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our hospital-based team, providing acute care and inpatient rehabilitation services. The SLP will evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders in adult and/or pediatric patients.
This role involves close collaboration with an interdisciplinary medical team, supporting patients with stroke, neurological conditions, TBI, head and neck cancer, and complex medical needs, with a strong focus on dysphagia management, bedside swallow evaluations, and instrumental assessments (MBS/FEES).
CCC-SLP candidates are encouraged to apply to join a collaborative hospital environment committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
• Assess and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to improve articulation, fluency, voice disorders, and language comprehension.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other relevant professionals.
• Maintain detailed records of patient evaluation, treatment, and progress.
• Educate clients and family members about communication strategies.
• Stay updated on clinical research and advances in speech-language pathology.

Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's in Speech Therapy
• Licensed by the state in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current BLS for healthcare providers certification upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
• MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• One year of experience with swallow assessment and treatment in an acute care hospital setting
• One year of experience in acute care

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Employment Status
Per Diem
Shift
Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf