IP Speech Pathologist - Acute Care Therapy - PRN

Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist

Acute Care at Cox South Hospital's main campus is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where therapists make a meaningful impact every day. Working across units like the ICU and medical-surgical floors, you'll gain diverse clinical experience while continuing to grow your skills. We offer a strong mentorship program to support new graduates and those new to acute care, along with a collaborative culture where teamwork is key. It's a great place to learn, feel supported, and build a rewarding career.

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.

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

Experience: Required: At least 5 years' of 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 or Provisional License of Speech Language Pathology active in the state of Missouri.

For Provisional Licenses, additional requirements are as follows:

Supervision requirements as outlined in Missouri State Statutes must be met.

The Board approved national examination must be passed within 12 months of receiving the provisional license.

BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire