Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- SSM Health Rehab - Acute - FLOAT

SSM Health Physical Therapy

2 days ago

St. Louis, MissouriPer Diem / PRNPathology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join SSM Health Physical Therapy as a Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Care Float, PRN in St. Louis, MO. Overview SSM Health Rehabilitation Network Speech Language Pathologist PRN Float Seeking a PRN Licensed and ASHA Certified Clinically Competent Speech Language Pathologist to join our Regional Speech Department!

This position will be required to float to all three inpatient hospitals (St.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.

Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients.

Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities.

Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.

Experience performing Modified Barium Swallows (MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) independently is preferred for this position.

Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule**

Per Diem position.

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with SSM Health Physical Therapy in St. Louis, MO.

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyInpatient RehabilitationAcute CareModified Barium SwallowsFiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of SwallowPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient EducationOrthopedicsCardiopulmonaryNeurologyOncologyBLS CertificationASHA Certification

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Position Insights

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at SSM Health Physical Therapy is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Language Pathology, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care, Modified Barium Swallows, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans across acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. They are responsible for providing compassionate patient care, educating families and staff, and ensuring effective return-to-community a...

Benefits package: PRN float position, Work across multiple acute care and inpatient rehab hospitals, CFY candidates with clinical experience within network preferred, BLS certification required within 90 days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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