CoxHealth·Lamar, Missouri
Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. They develop or implement treatment plans based on assessments and recommendations from other professionals.
Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759
Department: 1534 Speech Therapy Barton
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Overview of Unit/Department The Barton County Rehabilitation department takes pride in providing personalized care, building strong patient relationships, and celebrating progress every step of the way. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a variety of cases giving you the opportunity to expand your skills and grow professionally. Beyond clinical experience, Barton County offers a welcoming community where your work is valued and your voice is heard. Our team emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and professional development, including continued education opportunities, making this an ideal place for therapy professionals who want meaningful work in a supportive environment.
Job Summary Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Keywords: SLP, Speech Language Pathologist
Market context
Physician openings in Missouri are typically driven by ongoing patient demand across outpatient and hospital settings, and roles like this often attract candidates who can work across state licensure requirements. Competition is usually shaped by board eligibility, active or obtainable Missouri and Kansas licensure, and readiness to meet certification and documentation expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and BCLS certification before applying.