Speech Language Pathologist

St. John's Hospital•Leavenworth, KS

20d•Onsite

About The Position

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializes in diagnosing and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. SLP work with individuals of all ages to improve communication skills and enhance quality of life by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) work closely with other healthcare professionals and educate patients and family members about communication strategies to health improve speech in the patient's daily life. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation Generous medical benefits plan 401K Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university with 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

Nice To Haves

MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology
One year of experience with swallow assessment and treatment in an acute care hospital setting
One year of experience in acute care

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.