Speech Language Pathologist PRN - Acute

About the role

PRN licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) with ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) are sought to join the collaborative Regional Speech Department as a Float Speech‑Language Pathologist, providing coverage across multiple acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings throughout the greater St. Louis region.

• Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
  • SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Richmond Heights (St. Mary's)
  • SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Bridgeton (DePaul)
  • SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Lake Saint Louis (St. Joseph's West)
• Acute Care Therapy Services
  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
  • SSM Health DePaul Hospital - Bridgeton
  • SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital West - Lake Saint Louis

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and patient needs.
• Provide evidence‑based speech‑language pathology services across acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Assess and treat swallowing, communication, voice, and cognitive‑linguistic disorders.
• Direct and supervise discipline‑specific therapy services as appropriate.
• Design functional treatment programs to promote safe discharge and return to meaningful daily activities.
• Educate patients, caregivers, students, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement, program development, and continued professional growth activities.

Requirements

• Current Missouri Speech‑Language Pathology license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP).
• Current BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to travel between assigned locations within the SSM Health Rehabilitation Network.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitation.
• Independent experience performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS/MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).

Benefits

• Exposure to a diverse patient population and diagnoses.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling and varied clinical experiences.
• Team‑based, patient‑centered care.

Pay

Tier I: $47/hour • Tier II: $52/hour • Weekend shift differentials available.

Schedule

PRN / Per Diem with flexible scheduling.