Speech Language Pathologist

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Wellbeing support and counseling

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance and student loan/cn

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evidence-based therapy across acute care, inpatient rehab and outpatient settings. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, and family education to maximize patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, MO license or eligibility, CCC-SLP or CFY in progress, and BCLS. Hospital experience is preferred; competitive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current Missouri State professional license or license eligible.
• CCC-SLP from ASHA OR CFY in progress to obtain CCC-SLP within 2 years of hire.
• BCLS required.
• Prior hospital/health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
• Coordinate the treatment program with other clinical/therapeutic services.
• Develop comprehensive goals for treatment to maximize patient outcomes.
• Deliver care and modify the care plan according to patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, students and colleagues.

Education

Master's degree in Speech - Language Pathology

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) carries out individualized therapy programs including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Speech Therapist supervises therapy aides and students. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you, who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

Role Responsibilities

• You will perform comprehensive patient assessments and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs for patients in Acute care, Inpatient Rehab, and/or Outpatient.
• You will coordinate the treatment program with other clinical/therapeutic services.
• You will develop comprehensive goals for treatment to maximize patient outcomes.
• You will deliver care and modify the care plan in accordance with the patient’s needs.
• You will serve as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech - Language Pathology
• Current Missouri State professional license or license eligible
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) OR currently completing Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in the process to obtain the CCC-SLP within 2 years from hire date.
• BCLS required
• Prior one year of hospital/health care related experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women's Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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