Acute Care SLP: Transform Patient Communication and Swallowing

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in the acute medical setting. You will work across units and contribute to high-quality patient care, education, and teamwork.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech Pathology, at least 5 years of experience, MO licensure (or provisional) and BLS within 90 days of hire; collaboration with pediatric and neonatal teams is common.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences is required.
• At least 5 years' related experience.
• Missouri state License/Provisional License required; BLS within 90 days.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to work independently.
• Experience in acute care, ICU or medical-surgical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in the acute medical setting.
• Provide services to patients of all ages as ordered post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation.
• Make recommendations for the next level of care and provide education to patients and families.
• Participate in specialty teams including pediatric, neonatal care, assistive technology, and endoscopic voice/swallowing assessments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivation

Independence

Professional growth

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Job description

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in the acute medical setting. You will work across units and contribute to high-quality patient care, education, and teamwork.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech Pathology, at least 5 years of experience, MO licensure (or provisional) and BLS within 90 days of hire; collaboration with pediatric and neonatal teams is common.