Saint Mary's Medical Center
Speech Language Pathologist
Saint Mary's Medical Center, Blue Springs, Missouri, United States, 64014
Overview
We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), internally referred to as our Speech Therapist or Speech‑Language Therapist. As our Speech Language Pathologist, you are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.
Shift:
Days Hours:
8‑hour shift: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (hours can be flexible) Location:
St. Mary’s Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO
Employment Type:
Per Diem (PD / PRN)
Benefits:
Competitive compensation, medical insurance benefit plan, 401K, sick leave accrual.
Responsibilities
Conduct communication assessments and provide evidence‑based therapy for speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in acute and medically complex settings.
Provide cognitive‑communication therapy targeting attention, memory, executive function, and problem‑solving in patients with neurological conditions.
Educate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing, communication strategies, and appropriate use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to support functional outcomes.
Treat patients across ICU, inpatient rehabilitation, NICU, and pediatrics, addressing feeding, swallowing, congenital, critical care and other communication needs.
Enhance quality of life and safety by supporting safe oral intake, restoring communication, and promoting cognitive‑linguistic recovery.
Qualifications
Licensed by the state in Speech‑Language Pathology.
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s in Speech Therapy.
Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current.
MS Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (preferred).
At least one year of experience in a hospital setting (preferred).
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Shift:
Days Hours:
8‑hour shift: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (hours can be flexible) Location:
St. Mary’s Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO
Employment Type:
Per Diem (PD / PRN)
Benefits:
Competitive compensation, medical insurance benefit plan, 401K, sick leave accrual.
Responsibilities
Conduct communication assessments and provide evidence‑based therapy for speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in acute and medically complex settings.
Provide cognitive‑communication therapy targeting attention, memory, executive function, and problem‑solving in patients with neurological conditions.
Educate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing, communication strategies, and appropriate use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to support functional outcomes.
Treat patients across ICU, inpatient rehabilitation, NICU, and pediatrics, addressing feeding, swallowing, congenital, critical care and other communication needs.
Enhance quality of life and safety by supporting safe oral intake, restoring communication, and promoting cognitive‑linguistic recovery.
Qualifications
Licensed by the state in Speech‑Language Pathology.
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s in Speech Therapy.
Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current.
MS Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (preferred).
At least one year of experience in a hospital setting (preferred).
Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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