SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - PRN - INPATIENT PEDIATRICS

Shift: PRN (Weekends and Holidays are required)
Department: Inpatient Pediatric Therapy Services
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $52.01/hour

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Speech/Language Pathologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a lifelong learner, eager to engage in continuous education and professional development. We seek someone who is compassionate, patient-focused, and ready to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients. If you are a skilled clinician with a commitment to excellence and a desire to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at MU Health Care, where your expertise and dedication will be valued and your career will thrive.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Actively identify and participate in training, education, development activities, and/or supervise speech therapy students or speech fellows to improve their own knowledge and performance including acquiring the CEUs needed to maintain state licensure in the State of Missouri.

Administer treatment that requires the advanced skills of a licensed clinician to address speech, language, and swallowing impairments.

Determine the need for referral to medical specialists. Complete documentation according to MU Health Care and department guidelines and policies.

Evaluate speech, language, and swallowing functions by administering appropriate diagnostic tests.

Interpret findings to medical professionals, patients, and appropriate patient caregivers.

Maintain standards in accordance with the code of ethics of the ASHA and the State of Missouri Practice Act to maintain eligibility for licensure.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP or SLP-P) licensure by the Missouri Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists. JOB DESCRIPTION Speech/Language Pathologist - 8138h 06/30/2023 Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) certification from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). SLP program graduates must obtain CCC within 2 years of employment as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.