Speech Language Pathologist
Prime Healthcare•Leavenworth, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
A Speech-Language Pathologist 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. They work closely with other healthcare professionals and educate patients and family members about communication strategies to improve patients’ speech in daily life. This position is in the Inpatient Rehabilitation—Speech Language Pathology department at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. It is a per-diem/PRN role with day shifts, 8-hour shifts, and some weekends required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy.
- Licensed by the state in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current BLS for healthcare providers' certification upon hire and maintain current certification.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science 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.
Benefits
- Full benefits are referenced, with details provided through the company's benefits link.
