IP Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver skilled speech and swallow therapy, including evaluation and treatment, across pediatric settings in Springfield, MO. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and the healthcare team to support discharge planning and patient progress.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech Pathology, Missouri licensure, CCC-SLP, and a willingness to obtain BLS within 90 days; pediatric ICU or NICU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders is required.
• Active Missouri license in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) is required.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: 1+ year pediatric developmental, NICU, or pediatric ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs and required equipment.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and other health care providers; makes referrals as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students and assigns competency levels for interventions.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Speech Services.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Continuing education

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology

Tools

Missouri license

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

BLS certification

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1048 SLC-CH Pediatrics

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation’s Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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Job Description:

Job Summary
Speech-Language Pathologists provide skilled speech and swallow therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

Job Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

• Preferred: One year or more experience in a pediatric developmental, neonatal intensive care, or pediatric intensive care setting.

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.

Skills:

• Good clinical expertise, human relations skills, and organizational skills required.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
• Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques
• Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Required:
  • License of Speech Therapy active in the state of Missouri
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
  • BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire