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Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Prime HealthcareBlue Springs, MO, US
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Overview

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP),  internally referred to as our Speech Therapist or Speech-Language Therapist. As our Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD / PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available : Days

Employment Type : Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Hours : 8-hour shift : 8a - 4 : 30p (hours can be flexible)

Location : St. Mary's Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare :

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical insurance benefit plan
  • 401K
  • Sick leave accrual

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to) :

  • Conduct communication assessments and provide evidence-based therapy for speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in acute and medically complex settings
  • Provide cognitive-communication therapy targeting attention, memory, executive function, and problem-solving in patients with neurological conditions
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing, communication strategies, and appropriate use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to support functional outcomes
  • Treat patients across ICU, Inpatient Rehab, NICU, and Pediatrics, addressing feeding, swallowing, congenital, critical care and other communication needs
  • Enhance quality of life and safety by supporting safe oral intake, restoring communication, and promoting cognitive-linguistic recovery

    • Qualifications

    Education and Work Experience

    Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have :

  • Licensed by the state in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Graduate of an accredited college or university with Bachelor's in Speech Therapy
  • Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current

    • Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus :

  • MS Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • At least one year of experience in a hospital setting

    • Full benefits at Prime Healthcare :

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    Employment Status

    Per Diem

    Shift

    Variable

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights :

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    Speech Language Pathologist • Blue Springs, MO, US