Speech Language Pathologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Monday-Friday-8:00AM-430PM 36 hours per week - with one day off every other week. 8:00AM-4:30PM Weekend coverage (approximately 5-6 weekends on call per year). Outpatient Pediatrics, Adults, and AC settings Additional location- Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment. We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family. Pay Range: $32.48 - $48.72 per hour SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. Job Summary Evaluate and treat individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative function. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient. Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans. Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Master's degree Experience No experience required Physical Requirements Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. Required Professional License and/or Certifications Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location Illinois: Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Missouri: Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Oklahoma: Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Wisconsin: Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: Speech Therapy - SMH Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits Paid Parental Leave: We offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr