Speech Pathologist (PRN)
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
Are you a Speech Language Patholgist looking to work in a highly,
dynamic therapy team in a Complex, Nationally Ranked Community
Hospital? - -We treat an extremely diverse patient population where
they provide 1 on 1 care to patients. - Many of our clinicians hold
specialties so there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained as a new
graduate. We also provide a comprehensive mentoring program. -
Flexible schedule! - Come join our BJC family today! -
Overview
-Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St.
Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical
services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast
health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and
pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult
emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate
emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children's
Hospital. - -Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St.
Louis County to be named a Magnet - hospital by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the
highest credential a health care organization can receive for
nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has
been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals
nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the
hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. -Our Speech Therapy
Department includes two full-time, and three PRN speech-language
pathologists. On the acute inpatient units, the focus is on
diagnostic procedures including modified barium swallow studies and
fiber optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). - On the
inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient units, diagnostic and
treatment focus is more diverse and includes intervention for
disorders: voice, speech, language, cognitive and swallowing. Other
areas of emphasis are coordinated services between Respiratory and
Speech Therapy for patients on mechanical ventilated support and
neurological patients undergoing rehabilitation.
Preferred Qualifications
Role PurposeThe Registered Speech Pathologist or Speech Therapist
provides skilled speech and swallow therapy services to patients
including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.
-Responsibilities
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your
family with benefits and resources to help you manage your
physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
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