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Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health Midwest Physical Therapy

Worker Type

PRN

Job Highlights

  • Department: Outpatient Clinic
  • Schedule: PRN, Day Shift, Work 1 to 2 Shifts a Week, Flexible Shift Start Times
  • Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Midwest Physical Therapy

Job Summary

Evaluate and treat individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative function

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

  • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
  • Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans.
  • Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.

Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.

  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree

Experience

No experience required

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

  • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Rare climbing.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois

Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 5241010024 SPS OT/PT

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients regarding speech, language, oral, pharyngeal, and cognitive functions. Educate patients and families on treatment plans while maintaining accurate clinical records.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree and a valid Speech-Language Pathologist license for the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Language therapyOral function assessmentPharyngeal function assessmentCognitive function assessmentCommunicative function assessmentPatient counselingClinical documentationTreatment planningDischarge planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at SSM Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
60%
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

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About SSM Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)
Upfront Tuition Coverage
Flexible Schedule
Day Shift