Speech Language Pathologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia PRN

Job Highlights:

SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois is looking to add a Speech Therapist to our Therapy Department!
As a SLP in our Therapy Department you will make a difference by providing evaluations, establishing care plans, and treating patients one-on-one during the most vulnerable time in our patient’s lives. Join our team of knowledgeable and caring therapists to ensure that each patient is treated and cared for like our own friends and family.

This position is a PRN (as needed) position - this role will be expected to work at least two shifts per month with one being a weekend shift. Typical shifts are 8:00am-4:30pm.

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

• Master's degree

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

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.

Licenses / Certifications:

Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America) Employee 4506000207 Speech - SMH 0

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