Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), internally referred to as our Speech Therapist or Speech‑Language Therapist. As our Speech Language Pathologist, you are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift: Days
Hours: 8‑hour shift: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (hours can be flexible)
Location: St. Mary’s Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Benefits: Competitive compensation, medical insurance benefit plan, 401K, sick leave accrual.

• Conduct communication assessments and provide evidence‑based therapy for speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in acute and medically complex settings.
• Provide cognitive‑communication therapy targeting attention, memory, executive function, and problem‑solving in patients with neurological conditions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing, communication strategies, and appropriate use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to support functional outcomes.
• Treat patients across ICU, inpatient rehabilitation, NICU, and pediatrics, addressing feeding, swallowing, congenital, critical care and other communication needs.
• Enhance quality of life and safety by supporting safe oral intake, restoring communication, and promoting cognitive‑linguistic recovery.

• Licensed by the state in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s in Speech Therapy.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current.
• MS Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (preferred).
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting (preferred).

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