Dynamic Acute-Care SLP: Stroke & Dysphagia Care

St. Mary's Medical Center; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our hospital-based team.

The SLP will evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders, with a strong dysphagia focus including bedside swallow evaluations and instrumental assessments (MBS/FEES). Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients with stroke, neurological conditions, TBI, head and neck

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Speech Therapy, licensed in Speech-Language Pathology, BLS certification required. CCC-SLP candidates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's in Speech Therapy

Job description

St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our hospital-based team.

The SLP will evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders, with a strong dysphagia focus including bedside swallow evaluations and instrumental assessments (MBS/FEES). Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients with stroke, neurological conditions, TBI, head and neck