Collaborative Hospital Speech-Language Pathologist

Lee's Summit Medical Center; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Education assistance

Fertility & family benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lee's Summit Medical Center in Missouri seeks a Speech Therapist (SLP) to enhance patients' communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through evidence-based care. You will collaborate with a supportive rehabilitation team in a well-resourced hospital.

Requirements include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Missouri license (or temporary license), CCC-SLP within 90 days, and BLS. Internship/CFY and 1 year hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Evaluation

Documentation

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

ASHA CCC-SLP

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

MO Speech Pathology License

ASHA CCC-SLP

BLS Certification

Clinical internships and CFY completed

Tools

None

Job description

Lee's Summit Medical Center in Missouri seeks a Speech Therapist (SLP) to enhance patients' communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through evidence-based care. You will collaborate with a supportive rehabilitation team in a well-resourced hospital.

Requirements include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Missouri license (or temporary license), CCC-SLP within 90 days, and BLS. Internship/CFY and 1 year hospital experience preferred.