Speech Language Pathologist
Overview
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 8-hour shift
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.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
- Employer 401 (k) options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
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Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, 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 Bachelor's in Speech Therapy
- Licensed by the state in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current BLS for healthcare provider's 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
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Employment Status
Full Time
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