Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Overview Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Location: Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North 63136 Located inside of Christian Northeast Hospital Schedule: Per Diem Compensation: $55 Responsibilities Take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; understand the physical, mental, psychological and social needs of patients. Provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and deliver goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential. Collaborate with colleagues to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming. Participate with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department. Participate in peer review for staff performance and appraisals. Assist in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, and revise departmental policies and procedures. Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies. Share professional knowledge and experience and alert the Manager to educational needs. Minimum Qualifications Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required. Certified BLS or completion within the first 90 days of employment required. Preferred Qualifications Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). #J-18808-Ljbffr