IP Speech Pathologist - Cox Barton County - PRN

Speech Language Pathologist

Overview of Unit/Department: The Barton County Rehabilitation department takes pride in providing personalized care, building strong patient relationships, and celebrating progress every step of the way. You'll gain hands-on experience with a variety of cases giving you the opportunity to expand your skills and grow professionally. Beyond clinical experience, Barton County offers a welcoming community where your work is valued and your voice is heard. Our team emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and professional development, including continued education opportunities, making this an ideal place for therapy professionals who want meaningful work in a supportive environment.

Job Summary: Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.

Job Requirements

• Education Required: Graduate of a Speech Pathology Program Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited Speech Pathology Program
• Experience Required: 5 years of experience
• Skills Good clinical expertise, communication skills, 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 Must obtain BLS within 90 days Preferred: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or be eligible

Keywords: SLP, Speech Language Pathologist