Speech Language Pathologist
Job Summary
As a Speech Therapist (SLP), you'll help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. Your role is key in helping patients make progress and independence while working closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team.
What you will do
- Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress
- Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness
- Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions
Qualifications
- Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school
- Current Speech Pathology license in the State of Missouri
- BLS required within 30 days of hire
- 1-3 years’ experience
- Familiarity with neurogenic communication disorders and dysphagia
- Able to perform modified barium swallow studies
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
About the Organization
Belton Regional Medical Center is an 80+ bed acute care facility serving southern Jackson and northern Cass counties. We are one of 10 HCA Healthcare Midwest Health System hospitals in Kansas City. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our services are supported by our excellent colleagues, advanced technology, and deep relationships within the community.
We are committed to investing in our colleagues and supporting their health, life, career, and retirement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.