The Speech Language Pathologist works under the supervision of leadership. Evaluates and develops plan of care and treats patients with communication or swallowing deficits. Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for the rehabilitation of patients, as directed by a provider, using approved treatment procedures. Provides patient/family education. Participates in family conferences. Is responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients.
- Establishes goals that maximize the patient’s recovery.
- Plans a treatment program, using appropriate treatment procedures that will best accomplish the established goals.
- Treats patient's deficits consistent with approved treatment procedures.
- Documents treatment procedures and the patient’s response to them on a regular basis.
- Participates in staff meetings, family conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate.
- Participates in continual process improvement.
- Other duties as assigned
Education- Master's Degree - Graduate of Master of Science degree program accredited in Speech Pathology. - Required
Work ExperienceLicenses and Certifications- Speech Pathologist - Licensed in Missouri, completion or in process of completion of certificate of clinical competency. - Required within 60 Days
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - (Not required if working remotely) - Required within 90 Days
Travel Requirements- Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations, - Required
Qualifications
Skills and AbilitiesEssential Technical/Motor Skills
- Manipulation of small items; fine motor skills; speaks clearly, input data.
Interpersonal Skills
- Normal social interactive skills.
Essential Physical Requirements
- Walking, moving, bending, pushing, reaching, lifting.
Essential Mental Abilities
- Analyzing, synthesizing, following rules, manipulating numbers, short/long term memory, organizational skills, explaining, and forecasting.
Essential Sensory Requirements
- Visual skills, hearing, tactile skills.
Exposure to Hazards
- Body fluids; occasional exposure to x-rays.
Other Skills and Abilities
About Us
Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.
Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.
