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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
PRN
Job Highlights:
Speech Language Pathologist-PRN
Schedule: PRN, Day shift – 8AM-430PM, minimum requirement of one Saturday shift & one Sunday shifts every four weeks.
Holiday requirement
Completion is Orientation is required
Previous acute experience is preferred
Location-Saint Louis University Hospital
Why Work Here:
• Meaningful patient care grounded in presence, compassion, and clinical skill
• Academic medical center environment that supports continual learning
• Training across the entire hospital with exposure to a wide range of acute care diagnoses
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork focused on communication and collaboration
• Opportunities to influence current practice and help shape future clinicians
• Challenging and rewarding work that strengthens growth and confidence
• A shared commitment to excellence in every patient experience
Job Summary:
Evaluate and treat individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative function
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
- Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans.
- Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
- Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4506000037 Speech Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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