Speech Language Pathologist

Penn State Health • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), internally referred to as our Speech Therapist or Speech-Language Therapist. As our Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN. Shift's Available: Days. Employment Type: Per diem/PRN. Hours: 8 hour shift. Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.

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 in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients demonstrating disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing and other services prescribed by a physician.
• Assists in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs beneficial for the enhancement of the department.
• Work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous medical benefits plan
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree