SSM Health Physical Therapy
Location
Richmond Heights, Missouri
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans across acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. They are responsible for providing compassionate patient care, educating families and staff, and ensuring effective return-to-community activities.
Candidates must hold current state licensure or eligibility as a Speech Language Pathologist and possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA. Experience with MBS and FEES procedures is preferred, and BLS certification is required within 90 days of employment.
Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Current 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. Experience performing Modified Barium Swallows (MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) independently is preferred for this position. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
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