Speech Pathologist

Saint Luke's Health System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Saint Luke's South is seeking a part-time Speech Pathologist. The Speech Pathologist provides prevention, screening, evaluation, diagnosis, management, and counseling services for clients with speech/language, cognitive-communication, and/or oral-pharyngeal sensorimotor impairments. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position. The employee works Monday, Thursday, and Friday, with a shift from 8:00 to 4:30. The employee will primarily work at Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute and will be expected to cross-train to the acute setting. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Requirements

Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Speech Pathology certification or credential (various).
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and conduct habilitative, rehabilitative, and counseling programs to treat impairments involving verbal and written language.
Evaluate patients after impairment, injury, or disease.
Create individualized, patient-centered treatment plans based on evidence-based practice and select appropriate interventions based on patient evaluation and assessment.
Re-evaluate patients, periodically reassess their progress, and contribute to discharge planning.
Supervise treatment provided by students and assistants.
Participate in and make recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.
Delegate and instruct supportive personnel in services to be provided.
Provide timely documentation in accordance with department and/or entity policy and requirements for insurance providers, licensing, certification, regulatory compliance, reimbursement, and physician treatment plans.
Use professional judgment to ensure safety for self, patients, and others at all times.
Perform other duties as requested by the manager.
Participate in quality initiatives.