Speeh Language Pathologist PRN

Job Summary

Provides identification, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education and discharge planning for patients with feeding, swallowing, communication and/or cognitive disorders.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy
• Current Speech Language Pathology licensure in the state of Kansas
• Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA in Speech Language Pathology
• New graduates require Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA within 18 months of employment
• Master of Arts or Science in Speech Language Pathology
• Previous clinical experience

What You Should Expect to Do in This Role

• Evaluates the patient’s swallow, feeding, communication and/or cognitive status in the environment best for the patient and utilizing appropriate evaluation materials and procedures
• Develops and implements a written treatment plan based on the interpretation of the evaluation
• Communicates verbally and/or in written form with the patient, family, physicians and other health care staff regarding the outcome of the patient’s tests and the plan for follow-up
• Documents all patient-related activities in a manner that is thorough, clear, timely and allows for easy retrieval of the information, consistent with medical center policies and procedures
• Completes discharge planning and a written discharge summary
• Provides formal and informal educational sessions to family, patients, physicians, healthcare staff, students and any other group requesting information within the scope of practice
• Supervises Speech Language Pathology students during their clinical affiliations

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

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.