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.
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