Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and paid family leave

401(k) with match

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for PRN coverage to assess, treat, and educate patients across acute care, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings.

The role includes developing goals, coordinating with care teams, supervising therapy aides and students, and delivering patient- and family-centered care. Missouri license and CCC/eligibility preferred; BLS required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech–Language Pathology.
• CCC or eligibility for clinical fellowship per ASHA.
• Missouri State professional license or license-eligible.
• BLS certification as required.
• One year of work experience or clinical internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and establish treatment goals for patients in Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, and/or Outpatient.
• Coordinate the treatment program with other clinical services.
• Develop comprehensive goals to maximize patient outcomes.
• Deliver care and modify the care plan as needed.
• Educate patients, families, students, and colleagues.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification (CCC) or eligible

Missouri state license

BLS certification

Clinical fellowship eligibility

Tools

Basic computer skills (word processing, internet)

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Speech Language Pathologist PRN with Centerpoint Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

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.

Your role will include

• 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.

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Master’s degree in Speech – Language Pathology
• American Speech & Hearing Association
• Current Missouri State professional license or license eligible
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or be eligible for clinical fellowship.
• One year of work experience or clinical internship is required.
• Prior one year of hospital/health care related experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, internet.

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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

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.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.