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Saint Louis, Missouri

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

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Job Description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South 

Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health.
We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can
provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing our
promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well
as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,
compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of
those we serve.

More about our team

We are proud to provide exceptional care to our patients and the community we
serve – and that starts with supporting our team. We are committed to fostering
a positive work environment where teamwork thrives and every team member feels
valued. By providing resources and support to our team, we empower our staff to
deliver the high-quality care that our patients value and appreciate. Join a
team that invests in your growth and prepares you to be your very best!

How you’ll contribute

A Speech Language Pathologist who excels in this role will:

* Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
* Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
* Provide education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
* Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
* Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement

What we're looking for

* Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

* Experience: Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
* License: Current SLP license and ASHA certification.
* Certifications: CPR certification required.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is an inpatient acute rehabilitation
hospital jointly operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Mercy. Located in
Saint Louis, MO, we serve our community by helping patients on their journey to
recover after serious illness or injury. We seek enthusiastic professionals to
provide superior care as part of our interdisciplinary team – all within a
welcoming environment.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy
Rehabilitation Hospital South is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for
all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination and harassment in employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, develop, and implement treatment plans for patients' speech, language, and swallowing abilities. They will also document patient progress and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current SLP license and ASHA certification. Additionally, a CPR certification is required, and experience in an acute or rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech assessmentLanguage assessmentSwallowing assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation therapyAcute care

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Higher education and certification tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match