Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - Inpatient Peds

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join the University Hospital Inpatient team. The role emphasizes ongoing education, compassionate patient care, and collaboration in a supportive environment.

The position requires Missouri licensure, ASHA CCC (to be obtained within 2 years), and a commitment to professional development within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Licensure by Missouri Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists is required.
• CCC certification from ASHA is required; CCC must be obtained within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and participate in training, education and supervision of students/fellows to improve knowledge and performance.
• Administer treatment addressing speech, language and swallowing impairments.
• Complete documentation according to MU Health Care guidelines and policies.
• Evaluate speech, language and swallowing functions with appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Interpret findings to medical professionals, patients, and caregivers.
• Maintain ethics and licensure standards per ASHA and Missouri Practice Act.
• May complete department-specific duties as outlined in dept documents.

Skills

SLP licensure

ASHA CCC

Missouri licensure

Clinical competencies

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Shift: PRN - Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays
Department: University Hospital Inpatient
Compensation:

*Base Pay Range: $52.01/hour

About the Job

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Speech/Language Pathologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a lifelong learner, eager to engage in continuous education and professional development. We seek someone who is compassionate, patient-focused, and ready to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients. If you are a skilled clinician with a commitment to excellence and a desire to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at MU Health Care, where your expertise and dedication will be valued and your career will thrive.

About MU Health Care

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

Detailed Job Description

Actively identify and participate in training, education, development activities, and/or supervise speech therapy students or speech fellows to improve their own knowledge and performance including acquiring the CEUs needed to maintain state licensure in the State of Missouri.

Administer treatment that requires the advanced skills of a licensed clinician to address speech, language, and swallowing impairments.

Determine the need for referral to medical specialists. Complete documentation according to MU Health Care and department guidelines and policies.

Evaluate speech, language, and swallowing functions by administering appropriate diagnostic tests.

Interpret findings to medical professionals, patients, and appropriate patient caregivers.

Maintain standards in accordance with the code of ethics of the ASHA and the State of Missouri Practice Act to maintain eligibility for licensure.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP or SLP-P) licensure by the Missouri Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists. Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) certification from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). SLP program graduates must obtain CCC within 2 years of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.