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:
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Generous PTO and Extended Illness Days (EID) to maintain a healthy work-life balance
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Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
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Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
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Student Loan Repayment Assistance
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Tuition Assistance
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Clinical Advancement Program
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National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
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Excellent Orientation Program
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New Grad Mentorship
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs
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Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals
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Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize outcomes.
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Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services
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Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination
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Provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers
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Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations
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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
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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
