IP Speech Pathologist - Cox Barton County - PRN

CoxHealth; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri, seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Barton County Rehabilitation team. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent communication and swallowing disorders, and develop individualized treatment plans.

Requires graduate of a Speech Pathology program, MO licensure, BLS within 90 days, and 5 years of experience; CCC or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Speech Pathology Program is required.
• Masters or Doctorate in Speech Pathology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop or implement treatment plans based on assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Human relations skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Graduate of a Speech Pathology Program

Masters or Doctorate in Speech Pathology

Job description

Job Description

Facility: Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759

Department: 1534 Speech Therapy Barton

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Work Shift: Day Shift (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'sTop Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

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

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

Overview of Unit/Department

The Barton County Rehabilitation department takes pride in providing personalized care, building strong patient relationships, and celebrating progress every step of the way. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with a variety of cases giving you the opportunity to expand your skills and grow professionally. Beyond clinical experience, Barton County offers a welcoming community where your work is valued and your voice is heard. Our team emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and professional development, including continued education opportunities, making this an ideal place for therapy professionals who want meaningful work in a supportive environment.

Job Summary

Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: Graduate of a Speech Pathology Program
• Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited Speech Pathology Program

Experience

• Required: 5 years of experience

Skills

• Good clinical expertise, communication skills, 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
• Must obtain BLS within 90 days
• Preferred: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or be eligible

Keywords: SLP, Speech Language Pathologist