Speech Language Pathologist I

The University of Kansas Health System • Liberty, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is part of a team of nurses, advanced practice providers and physicians committed to treating a range of complex adult voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders in an outpatient medical setting. • The SLP is integrated into the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (OTO-HNS) clinic and has a hands-on role in the clinical and instrumental evaluation of patients. The SLP frequently works in tandem with fellowship-trained Laryngologist and Head & Neck Oncologic Surgeons. • The SLP engages in collaborative and longitudinal care of patients with voice/swallow/airway disorders, providing comprehensive therapy while promoting best-practices in patient care. • The SLP plays a role in advancing the field of speech language pathology through teaching (graduate students from the KU SLP program and OTO-HNS residents) and opportunities to participate in clinical research

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech and Hearing Science from an accredited college or university.
• High School Graduate
• Bachelors Degree
• Prior experience in the independent evaluation and treatment of laryngeal, phonatory, swallowing and upper airway disorders.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Eligible for licensure to practice as an Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Missouri.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients referred to laryngology services for voice/swallow/airway concerns.
• Provide pre-treatment evaluation and counseling and post-treatment care for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer.
• Advocate for patients undergoing treatment for rehabilitation of voice/swallow/airway disorders and interact on the patient’s behalf with physicians, nurses, employers, etc
• Maintain documentation and certifications required for patient care
• Participate in departmental education and research efforts
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level