Speech Language Pathologist - OP pediatrics

BJC HealthCare (New); Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist for St. Louis Children's Hospital's outpatient facility. The role involves working with pediatric patients, establishing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of children in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for Speech Language Pathologist.
• No prior experience needed.
• Certification as Speech-Language Pathologist required.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Educate and collaborate with patients and healthcare providers.
• Complete necessary documentation and assessments.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patient Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital has a full-time Speech Language Pathologist position to work with peds in their outpatient facility in Town & Country. Developmental case load and preferred experiencewith autism and AAC devices. Come join a collaborative and enthusiastic team who are passionate about best serving pediatric and adolescent patients in the community!

• 4 10-hour shifts (Tuesdays off)
• Sign-On Bonus
• CEU Budget for each SLP

Kids Deserve Extraordinary Care!

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Registered Speech Pathologist or Speech Therapist provides skilled speech and swallow therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.

Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.

Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.

Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.

Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Speech Services.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master's Degree

- Speech Pathology

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Speech-Language Pathologist

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer