Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care

St. Joseph Medical Center

4 days ago

United States$67.32/hrPathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join St. Joseph Medical Center as a Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care in United States.

Key Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans.

You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Requirements

Language Pathology and three months of recent experience (three

month internship may apply) in the field of Speech

CPR, upon hire

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $67.32/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join St. Joseph Medical Center as a Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care.

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyClinical AssessmentDiagnostic SkillsSwallowing DisordersCommunication DisordersTreatment PlanningAdult Neurological ServicesPatient CareBasic Life SupportCPRDocumentationClinical Competence

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Position Insights

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at St. Joseph Medical Center is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $67 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Language Pathology, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Skills, Swallowing Disorders, Communication Disorders, Treatment Planning, Adult Neurological Services, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting. They will develop individualized treatment plans and contribute to departmental goals to improve patient quality of life.

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