Department: Speech Pathology
Employment Type: Per Diem / PRN
Shifts Available: 8-Hour Shift
Hours: Variable
Location: St. Mary's Medical Center- Blue Springs, MO
We are seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our hospital-based team, providing acute care and inpatient rehabilitation services. The SLP will evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders in adult and/or pediatric patients.
This role involves close collaboration with an interdisciplinary medical team, supporting patients with stroke, neurological conditions, TBI, head and neck cancer, and complex medical needs, with a strong focus on dysphagia management, bedside swallow evaluations, and instrumental assessments (MBS/FEES).
CCC-SLP candidates are encouraged to apply to join a collaborative hospital environment committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Assess and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Provide therapy to improve articulation, fluency, voice disorders, and language comprehension.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other relevant professionals.
Maintain detailed records of patient evaluation, treatment, and progress.
Educate clients and family members about communication strategies.
Stay updated on clinical research and advances in speech-language pathology.
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
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St. Mary's Medical Center is a hospital providing a wide range of medical services.