Speech Therapist

Position: Speech Therapist - FT
The Speech Language Pathologist plans and conducts speech therapy programs designed to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and social communication disorders.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

* Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.

* Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).

* Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

* Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.

* Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.

* Accurately evaluate patient needs and develop/implement/review/maintain a comprehensive care plan.

* Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.

* Educate the patient and family representatives on aspects of care.

* Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.

* Provide clinical oversight to Speech Language Pathology Assistants.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Does this position have supervisory or management responsibilities?:
No

"Yes" indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve supervising team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Education and Experience

* Education commensurate with license requirements at date of issue

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

* Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.

* Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.

* Kansas Driver's License (if position requires driving)

* Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas Insurance requirements (if position requires driving)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred

Education and Experience

* Previous experience in a similar environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of Speech Therapy principles.

* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

* Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

With or without accommodation

* Light Work:
Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.