Speech Therapist Inpatient

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule

Full time About Us – Therapy (PT/OT/ST) From infants to collegiate and professional athletes to senior citizens, Freeman therapists perform functional evaluations to develop and implement treatment plans for the best therapeutic outcomes for our patients Services include Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy Inpatient and outpatient services are available What You’ll Do Independently evaluates patients, develops a treatment plan based on goal directed objectives, delivers/documents care, and provides d/c planning on all physician referred patients.

Supervises and directs the treatment and activity of support staff. Performs tasks in compliance with the professional code of ethics, standards of practice, state/national regulations, hospital standards, and departmental policies/procedures.

Requirements Current Speech Therapist licensure in state of practice. Auto liability insurance. Clean driving record. Current driver's license. Must register with and successfully pass the Family Care Safety Registry upon hire.

For more information and to register please visit health.mo.gov Must be able to successfully pass KDADS criminal record check upon hire.

Freeman Perks and Programs For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!

Health, vision, dental insurance Retirement with employer match Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation Milestone payments with longevity of employment Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO) Extended Sick Leave Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc. Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services.

The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs.

Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services.

The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.

Key Responsibilities

Independently evaluate patients to develop and implement goal-directed treatment plans and provide discharge planning. Supervise support staff and ensure all care is delivered in compliance with professional ethics and hospital policies.

Requirements

Must hold a current Speech Therapist licensure in the state of practice and possess a valid driver's license with auto liability insurance. Candidates must successfully pass the Family Care Safety Registry and KDADS criminal record checks.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationStaff SupervisionEthics CompliancePatient Care

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About Freeman Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Joplin, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, vision, dental insurance
Retirement with employer match
Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
Milestone payments with longevity of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)
Extended Sick Leave
Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
Payroll deduction at different locations