Speech Language Pathologist

Select Medical; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center in St. Louis, MO seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN). The role includes evaluating patients, developing plans of care, and delivering therapy across multiple environments within a transdisciplinary team.

Primary responsibility is to translate skills learned in formal therapy into real-world settings with families and caregivers. Qualified candidates must hold state licensure or be eligible, possess CCC in Speech-Language

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• CCC in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA or eligibility for Certification pending.
• BLS certification or completion in the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies the plan of care.
• Collaborates with the transdisciplinary team to transfer skills to evenings, weekends and community.
• Delivers therapy across multiple environments and educates patients, families and staff.

Education

CCC in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure or eligibility

BLS certification or available within 90 days

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center

St. Louis, MO

Speech Language Pathologist

PRN

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologistat SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center. This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies the plan of care in accordance with the patient’s needs and collaboration with the transdisciplinary team. Responsible for directed transfer of skills learned by patients during formal therapy into the evenings, weekends and community through team collaboration, communication and training of the Neuro Rehab Coaches. Serves as a primary therapist for assigned patients and works within a transdisciplinary team philosophy. Delivers therapy across multiple environments, modifying the structure and stimuli to maximize patient success. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient and enhancement of the Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation program.

Specific Duties

• Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
• Coordinatetreatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services as available community resources.
• Develop comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for Certification pending professional experience required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans