Speech Language Pathologist - Day Institute

Overview

SSM Health Physical Therapy

Day Institute Florissant, MO

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

*8am-4:30pm, M-F*

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!

New graduates welcome to apply!

*Generous benefits package including:

- Generous PTO and Extended Illness Days (EID) 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