Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializes in diagnosing and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with individuals of all ages to improve communication skills and enhance quality of life by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. SLPs work closely with other healthcare professionals and educate patients and family members about communication strategies to improve the patient's speech in their daily life.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to improve articulation, fluency, voice disorders, and language comprehension.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other relevant professionals.
• Maintain detailed records of patient evaluation, treatment, and progress.
• Educate clients and family members about communication strategies.
• Stay updated on clinical research and advances in speech-language pathology.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's in Speech Therapy.
• Licensed by the state in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider's certification upon hire and maintain current.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology (a plus).
• One year of experience with swallow assessment and treatment in an acute care hospital setting (a plus).
• One year of experience in acute care (a plus).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous medical benefits plan.
• 401K.
• Full benefits at Prime Healthcare.

Pay

• Per Diem/PRN.
• Hours: 8-hour shift (Some Weekends will be required).

Schedule

• Shifts available at Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS.

Benefits

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Company

• Equal employment opportunity employer.
• Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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