**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital **Worker Type:** PRN **Job Highlights:** **Speech Language Pathologist-PRN** **Schedule: PRN, Day shift - 8AM-430PM, minimum requirement of one Saturday shift & one Sunday shifts every four weeks.** **Holiday requirement** **Completion is Orientation is required** **Previous acute experience is preferred** **Location-Saint Louis University Hospital** **Why Work Here:** - Meaningful patient care grounded in **presence** , **compassion** , and **clinical skill** - Academic medical center environment that supports **continual learning** - Training **across the entire hospital** with exposure to a wide range of acute care diagnoses - Strong **interdisciplinary teamwork** focused on communication and collaboration - Opportunities to influence current practice and help **shape future** clinicians - **Challenging and rewarding work** that strengthens growth and confidence - A shared **commitment to excellence** in every patient experience **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. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Illinois + Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri + Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma + Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology State of Work Location: Wisconsin + Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services **Work Shift:** PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4506000037 Speech Therapy **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 0 **Benefits:** SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. + **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). + **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. + **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits (https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/benefits) _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ **_,_** _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._ Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)