Speech Language Pathologist - Day Institute

Overview

SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. We take a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. If you like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about helping the neurological and medically complex patient, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us!

Generous benefits package including:

• Generous PTO and PST to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Clinical Advancement Program
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient's status and goals
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize outcomes.
• Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services
• Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination
• Provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations
• Evaluates patient in actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy required
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for Certification pending professional experience required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans