Speech Therapist

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH)  is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join the team at Community Springs located in El Dorado Springs, MO. CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 Long-Term Care facilities and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!

About the area: El Dorado Springs is a progressive, full-service community in Southwest Missouri known for its rich history, welcoming atmosphere, and strong family values. As the largest city in Cedar County, El Dorado Springs was incorporated in 1881 and developed around a natural spring once believed to have healing properties, giving the city its distinctive name and historical significance.

About the department: Equipped with specialized technologies, including Balance Master, VitalStim, and Anodyne, the Rehab Services Department works closely with physicians to provide acute and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to restore the functional abilities of patients. Emphasis is placed on collaboration and teamwork, and new therapists are encouraged to grow their skills through professional development and mentorship. The department routinely finishes within the 90th percentile or better in the nation for patient satisfaction.

A typical day includes: Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating speech language therapy treatments for patients by utilizing equipment, supplies, and procedures appropriate to achieve intended outcomes. 

Identifies patients appropriate for rehabilitative therapies
Establishes an effective plan of care using appropriate skills for evaluation and screening
Develops and implements treatment plans that lead to optimal patient outcomes
Communicates effectively with patients, care team members, physicians, and others
Writes clear, concise, legible documentation that includes appropriate information for care planning

Job Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Experience: New graduates welcome, 1 year of experience preferred
Skills: Problem-solving, planning and time-management, verbal and non-verbal communication, basic computer skills, ability to work independently, and listening skills
Licensure/Certification: Licensed by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts; Current State of Missouri Speech Language Pathologist License
Physical: Physical stamina to sit for extended periods, walk and move around frequently, and lift up to 20 lbs.

This position is full-time, Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm.

Benefits include:

Up to $20K Employee Loan Forgiveness Program
Competitive wage
Company-paid CEUs
Annual merit increase
No-cost health insurance option for employee
Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family
Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Increased matched savings to Retirement Plan
Company-paid long-term disability plan
Employee discounts

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Fender at 417-328-6251, or by email at kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com.