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Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Southeast Hospital

$1,502-2,059/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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    Certification details
  • Required Certifications: BLS; CCC-SLP - preferred; Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology; Current or provisional Speech Language Pathologist license in applicable State of practice.
    Job details
  • Under the general supervision of the Physical Medicine Supervisor and according to standards of treatment, performs objective assessments as well as comprehensive individualized treatment programs for patients of all ages according to departmental policies and procedures regarding referral.
  • - Perform initial assessment on each patient upon receiving referral. Document all information according to departmental policies and procedures.
  • - Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimens, or treatment procedures according to departmental policies and procedures on standards of treatment care.
  • - Participate in promoting education within the department.
  • - Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.
  • - Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
    Job requirements
  • Must be able to respond to emergency situations
  • Experience in caring for patients of all ages preferred.
  • Role: Speech Therapist
  • Specialty: Speech Therapy
  • Years of Experience: 3 years +
  • Required Certifications: BLS; CCC-SLP - preferred; Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology; Current or provisional Speech Language Pathologist license in applicable State of practice.
    Schedule information
  • Shift: Days – 4x10
  • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
  • Weekend Hours: As requested
  • Call Requirements: N/A
    Unit specific information
  • Unit Information:
  • Number of Beds: N/A
  • Patient Ratios: N/A
  • Equipment: N/A
  • EMR: EPIC
  • Type of Patients on Unit:
  • Personality Fit:
    Additional Details
  • Mercy Southeast Hospital is a 244 bed hospital located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. serving over 600,000 people in 22 counties in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois.
  • Visitors to Cape Girardeau County will find an abundance of attractions of all varieties. The city of Cape Girardeau itself boasts a number of historical and cultural museums including the Crisp Museum, Cape River Heritage Museum, the Glenn House, and Lorimier's Trading Post. Bollinger Mill State Historic Site near Jackson is unusual in that it features both a workable mill and a covered bridge, side by side. The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center showcases the rich cultural history and diverse natural resources of Southeast Missouri. Trail of Tears State Park offers camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, backpacking, primitive camping and equestrian pursuits.
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About Cape Girardeau, MO

As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Cape Girardeau, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high of 88°F and low of 68°F.
  • Winter average high of 44°F and low of 26°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with minimal traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Cape Girardeau is a diverse city with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, recreational sports leagues, and outdoor activities along the Mississippi River.
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