Speech Language Pathologist

Select Medical; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in St. Louis, MO.

This PRN role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing care plans, and coordinating with a transdisciplinary team within a Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation program. Responsibilities include integrating therapy into community and evenings, and serving as an educator for patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient and enhancement of the Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation program.

Education

State licensure for Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: St. Louis, MO

Type of Employment: 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 & 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