Speech Language Pathologist - Float - Day Institute

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SSM Health Physical Therapy Day Instititute Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- Float Location: Florissant, MO Type of Employment: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to work a Float position 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!

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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)