IP Speech Pathologist - Acute Care Therapy - Rotating

Description

:Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

Job Summary

A Speech-language pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients in the acute medical setting. The speech pathologist provides services to patients of all ages as ordered immediately post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation. Speech pathologists assist patients to reach their highest level of function in the areas of communication and swallowing. The SLP makes recommendations for the next level of care and also provides education and to patients and their families. Speech pathologists participate in specialty teams including pediatric, neonatal care, assistive technology, and endoscopic voice/swallowing assessments.

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Experience

• Preferred: Prior one year hospital/health care related experience

Skills

• Good clinical expertise, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
• Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
• Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: License of Speech Therapy active in the state of Missouri, CCC or CFY candidate AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Education:
Required: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Experience:
Preferred: Prior one year hospital/health care related experience
Skills:
Good clinical expertise, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: License of Speech Therapy active in the state of Missouri, CCC or CFY candidate