Per Diem / PRN Speech Language Pathologist
Saint Francis Healthcare System-MO
Cape Girardeau, MO
$30+/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Dental benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Continuing Education
Qualifications
- Resume
- Other license in Missouri
- Minimum of 70%
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Speech Pathologist is a certified Speech Language Pathologist who assumes the responsibility as a staff Speech/Language Pathologist to assess and give qualified therapy to the patients of Saint Francis Medical Center. The Speech/Language Pathologist will administer appropriate tests as diagnostic tools for evaluation, provide appropriate private therapy to meet short and long term goals, determine length of therapy, time of discharge and/or referrals.JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Type: PRN or as needed.
Typical hours for this position: Potential shifts M-F 8-4:30, weekends and holiday rotation
Education:
- Master's or Clinical Doctorate program in Speech/Language Pathology.
Certification & Licensures:
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Pathology from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Current licensure in the State of Missouri
- Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidate
- BLS certification
Experience:
- No experience other than clinical internship required for entry
Additional experience for Home Care and Hospice Speech Pathologists:
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order- required
- Experience in Home Care, Hospice and/or Palliative Care- preferred
- Must register with the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) and complete the FCSR background- required
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call or email us at .
Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.
Employer
Saint Francis Healthcare System-MO
Serving more than 715,000 people across a five-state region, the Healthcare System focuses on patient outcomes, experience and value. Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed nonprofit tertiary care institution, and supported by nearly 3,000 colleagues and more than 300 providers serving 29 counties, Saint Francis Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region.
As the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis, Saint Francis offers more than 50 specialties, including southeast Missouri’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unity (NICU) and the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center. Saint Francis Medical Partners, the employed physician group, employs 70 percent of primary care providers in the region and includes more than 40 outreach clinics.
About Cape Girardeau, MO
As a in Cape Girardeau, MO here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 88°F and low of 68°F.
- Winter average high of 44°F and low of 26°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Car-friendly city with minimal traffic.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Cape Girardeau is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, recreational sports leagues, and outdoor activities along the Mississippi River.