IP Speech Pathologist - Cox Barton County - PRN

Cox Barton County Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Cox Barton County Hospital is looking for a skilled Speech-language pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in patients. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, a relevant license in Missouri, and the ability to develop treatment plans based on professional assessments.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a proactive approach to personal growth and education.

The position includes medical, vision, dental benefits and a retirement plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience required.
• License of Speech Therapy active in Missouri is required.
• Must obtain BLS within 90 days.
• Demonstrated interest in professional growth.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop or implement treatment plans based on assessments.
• Work independently with little direct supervision.

Skills

Good clinical expertise

Communication skills

Human relations skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Graduate of a Speech Pathology Program

Masters or Doctorate from an accredited Speech Pathology Program

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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, can work independently with little direct supervision
  • Demonstrated interest in professional growth by attending continuing education workshops and applying new principles and/or techniques
  • Good communication skills and positive attitude
• Licensure/Certification
  • Required: License of Speech Therapy active in Missouri
  • Must obtain BLS within 90 days
  • Preferred: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or eligibility

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match
• Additional benefits available