Speech Language Pathologist

Providence Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializes in diagnosing and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The SLP works with individuals of all ages to improve communication skills and quality of life by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. The role involves close collaboration with other healthcare professionals and educating patients and family members about communication strategies that support speech in daily life. This per diem position is in the Inpatient Rehabilitation–Speech Language department at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. The schedule is days, with 8-hour shifts, two days a week, and flexible hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master's degree in speech-language pathology.
Active license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of anticipated employment, free of disciplinary action.
Active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA, free of disciplinary action; alternatively, Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellows (SLP-CFs) may be considered case by case if proper supervision is available.
At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification upon hire and maintained thereafter.

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.