Cox Barton County Hospital

Description :Job Summary Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers. Job Requirements Education • Required: Graduate of a Speech Pathology Program • Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited Speech Pathology Program Experience • Required: 5 year experience Skills • Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required • Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required • Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques. • Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude Licensure/Certification/Registration • Required: License of Speech Therapy active in the state of Missouri • Must obtain BLS within 90 days • Preferred: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or be eligible Education: Required: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences Experience: Required: At least 5 years' of related experience Skills: Good clinical expertise, human relations skills and organizational skills required. Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques. Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: License of Speech Therapy active in the state of Missouri, CCC or CFY candidate