Speech Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient Days

freemanhealth; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (

Extended Sick Leave

Learning Center for Freeman Family

Job summary

Freeman Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess patients, plan therapy, and document progress in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves independent evaluation, goal‑directed treatment, and discharge planning for physician‑referred cases.

Supervision of support staff and adherence to professional standards are essential. Full-time daytime position with opportunities across pediatric to adult populations within Freeman’s therapy services.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Speech Therapist in Missouri.
• CCC Designation required within one year.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, delivers and documents care.
• Provides discharge planning on physician referred patients.
• Supervises and directs treatment and activity of support staff.

Education

Missouri Speech-Language Pathologist license

CCC Designation

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule:Fulltime (40hrs/week) Days

About Us –Therapy (PT/OT/ST)

• From infants to collegiate and professional athletes to senior citizens, Freeman therapists perform functional evaluations to develop and implement treatment plans for the best therapeutic outcomes for our patients
• Services include Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy
• Inpatient and outpatient services are available

What You’ll Do

Independently evaluates patients, develops a treatment plan based on goal directed objectives, delivers/documents care, and provides d/c planning on all physician referred patients. Supervises and directs the treatment and activity of support staff. Performs tasks in compliance with the professional code of ethics, standards of practice, state/national regulations, hospital standards, and departmental policies/procedures.

Requirements

Licensed as a Speech Therapist in Missouri.
Must already have or obtain CCC Designation within one year.
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)
• Extended Sick Leave
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.