Speech Pathologist I, Outpatient Otolaryngology (ENT)

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

18h • 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
• Prior experience in the independent evaluation and treatment of laryngeal, phonatory, swallowing and upper airway disorders.
• KS Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (Health Occupations Credentialing)
• 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. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

What This Job Offers

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