Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- SSM Health Rehab - Acute - FLOAT

Overview SSM Health Rehabilitation Network Speech Language Pathologist PRN Float Seeking a PRN Licensed and ASHA Certified Clinically Competent Speech Language Pathologist to join our Regional Speech Department! This position will be required to float to all three inpatient hospitals (St. Mary's, DePaul, St. Joseph's West) and the five acute locations (St, Clair, St. Joseph's, St. Mary's, St. Joseph's West, DePaul.) SSM Health Rehabilitation Network encompasses five SSM-STL Acute Care hospitals throughout the metro St. Louis region (SSM Health— St. Mary’s, St. Joseph’s-St. Charles, DePaul, St. Clare and St. Joseph’s-Lake Saint Louis) and includes three SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospitals. Two of our inpatient rehabilitation units are located within acute care hospitals (SSM Health St. Mary's Health Center in St. Louis, and SSM Health St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis) and we have one stand‑alone hospital (the 60‑bed SSM Health Bridgeton Hospital in Bridgeton). This wide footprint in the greater St. Louis area provides patients with convenient, on‑site access to very specialized medical care during their rehabilitative stay. Speech Therapy is compromised in a regional unit, requiring all SLPs to be competent and available to work across both acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. This allows for a breadth of knowledge for our patients and also, increased coverage based on census and hospital needs. Teamwork and individualized, compassionate patient care provide a basis for learning and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere. Therapy is provided in the areas of orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, neurology, oncology, general medicine and surgery. Candidates with clinical experience within our network are preferred. Responsibilities Evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in accordance with patient needs and physician direction. Delegate and direct all discipline‑specific therapy services for assigned patients. Ensure design of functional treatment programs allowing effective return to community activities. Serve as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers, and self. Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, development of discipline‑specific therapy services, and design of program delivery. Qualifications Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist. Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech‑Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for certification pending professional experience. Experience performing Modified Barium Swallows (MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) independently preferred. Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion within first 90 days of employment required. Preference for candidates with clinical experience within our network. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disabled/Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr