Speech Pathologist - OP Neuro Therapy - Day Shift

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807






Department:

1091 OP Neuro Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.​
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Overview of Unit/Department
Outpatient Neuro Therapy at CoxHealth is a collaborative, patient-focused team where therapists help individuals regain function and independence after neurological injuries. Teamwork and communication drive everything we do, creating a supportive culture where every therapist is valued and empowered to make a difference. With advanced resources, ongoing professional development, and a patient-centered environment, our therapists thrive while helping patients achieve meaningful progress. If you’re passionate about neuro rehab and want to join a team that values growth, innovation, and compassionate care, this is the place for you.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates 
• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus  
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off  
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus  
• Clinical Ladder up to $5,000 

Job Summary
Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They will develop or implement treatment plans for problems that include, but are not limited to, stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, and social communication disorders.

Job Requirements
 
Education
  • Required: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences
 
Experience
  • Preferred: Prior one year hospital/health care 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 AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Keywords: SLP, Speech Language Pathologist