Speech Language Pathologist jobs at Life Care Centers of America - 7167 jobs

for Qualified Candidates • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus • Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off • Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus • Clinical Ladder up to $5,000 A Speech-language pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients in the acute medical setting. The speech pathologist provides services to patients of all ages as ordered immediately post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation. Speech pathologists assist patients to reach their highest level of function in the areas of communication and swallowing. The SLP makes recommendations for the next level of care and also provides education and to patients and their families. Speech pathologists participate in specialty teams including pediatric, neonatal care, assistive technology, and endoscopic voice/swallowing assessments. Job Requirements Education • Required: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences Experience • Preferred: Prior one year hospital/health care related experience Skills • Good clinical expertise, human relations skills and organizational skills required. • Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required • Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques. • Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude Licensure/Certification/Registration • Required: License of Speech Therapy active in the state of Missouri, CCC or CFY candidate AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire Education: ▪ Required: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences Experience: ▪ Preferred: Prior one year hospital/health care related experience Skills: ▪ Good clinical expertise, human relations skills and organizational skills required. ▪ Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required ▪ Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques. ▪ Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: License of Speech Therapy active in the state of Missouri, CCC or CFY candidate Keywords - SLP, Speech Language Pathologist