Speech Language Pathologist

SSM
Centralia, Illinois 62801 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Other
  • Summary

    It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling

    IL-SSM Health St. Mary‘s Hospital - Centralia

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Job Highlights:

    • -Monday-Friday-8:00AM-430PM
    • 36 hours per week -with one day off every other week.
    • 8:00AM-4:30PM
    • Weekend coverage (approximately 5- 6 weekends on call per year).
    • Outpatient Pediatrics, Adults, and AC settings
    • Additional location-Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon

    Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

    We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family

    Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today!

    Pay Range:

    $32.48 - $48.72

    Pay Rate Type:

    HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

    Job Summary:

    Evaluate and treat individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative function

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
    • Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans.
    • Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
    • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.
    • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.


    EDUCATION

    • Master‘s degree


    EXPERIENCE

    • No experience required

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
    • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
    • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
    • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
    • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
    • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
    • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
    • Rare climbing.

    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

    Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.


    State of Work Location: Illinois

    • Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)


    State of Work Location: Missouri

    • Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration


    State of Work Location: Oklahoma

    • Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology


    State of Work Location: Wisconsin

    • Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type:

    Employee

    Department:

    Speech Therapy - SMHScheduled Weekly Hours:36

    Benefits:

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

    • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

    • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

    • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

    Explore All Benefits

    SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

  • Job Description

    It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling

    IL-SSM Health St. Mary‘s Hospital - Centralia

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Job Highlights:

    • -Monday-Friday-8:00AM-430PM
    • 36 hours per week -with one day off every other week.
    • 8:00AM-4:30PM
    • Weekend coverage (approximately 5- 6 weekends on call per year).
    • Outpatient Pediatrics, Adults, and AC settings
    • Additional location-Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon

    Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

    We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family

    Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today!

    Pay Range:

    $32.48 - $48.72

    Pay Rate Type:

    HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

    Job Summary:

    Evaluate and treat individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative function

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
    • Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans.
    • Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
    • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.
    • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.


    EDUCATION

    • Master‘s degree


    EXPERIENCE

    • No experience required

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
    • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
    • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
    • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
    • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
    • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
    • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
    • Rare climbing.

    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

    Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.


    State of Work Location: Illinois

    • Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)


    State of Work Location: Missouri

    • Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration


    State of Work Location: Oklahoma

    • Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology


    State of Work Location: Wisconsin

    • Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type:

    Employee

    Department:

    Speech Therapy - SMHScheduled Weekly Hours:36

    Benefits:

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

    • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

    • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

    • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

    Explore All Benefits

    SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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