Speech-Language Path HHA

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement w/

Sign-on bonus up to $6,000

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Paid Time Off up to 40 hours

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in Springfield, Missouri. The role involves assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

Education required is a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences. Missouri licensure is required; CCC or CFY candidate is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences is required.
• Missouri licensure for Speech Therapy is required; CCC or CFY candidate.
• Preferred: at least one year of hospital or health care related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or voice problems.

Skills

Good clinical expertise

Human relations skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

CE participation

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Job description

Facility: Home Support: 2240 W Sunset St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1526 Home Health CHAH

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 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'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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Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Job Description

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.

Education

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

Experience

• Preferred: Prior one year hospital/health care related experience

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, CCC or CFY candidate