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St. Mary's Medical Center

Speech Language Pathologist

St. Mary's Medical Center, Blue Springs, Missouri, United States, 64014

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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 (SLP), 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’s Available : Days

Employment Type : Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Hours: 8-hour shift: 8a - 4:30p (hours can be flexible)

Location: St. Mary’s Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO

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 Rehab, 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 Bachelor's in Speech Therapy

Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

MS Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

At least one year of experience in a hospital setting

Employment Details Per Diem

Shift: Days

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