PRN Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401(a) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist for inpatient rehab services at Bell Hospital. The SLP will evaluate, plan, and implement customized interventions to improve cognitive function, swallow safety, and communication for diverse patients.

This role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and adherence to ASHA/KSHA guidelines. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university (required).
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in KS (and MO/other states as applicable) per KS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform individualized evaluations and design goal-directed interventions to improve cognitive function, swallow safety, and communication.
• Review patient progress and adjust intervention plan as needed.
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with KSHA, ASHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provide supervision or training to rehabilitation staff or students as needed.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Disorders

High School Graduate

Job description

PRN Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Job ID: R-58125 Job Type: Part time Site Location: Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Speech Language Pathologist - Rehab Services works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform an individualized evaluation, design goal-directed customized interventions to improve the patient's cognitive function, swallow safety, and ability to communicate. They periodically review the patient's performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.a) Evaluates patients in clinical area served. Therapist considers all aspects of the patient including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs. Evaluation results are communicated to the physician, family, and other team members in a clear and concise mannerb) Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem-solving skills, and clinical reasoning. The therapist serves as a resource to staff members and students.c) Documentation is clear and concise, and in compliance with departmental, KSHA and ASHA guidelines, and regulatory requirements from third party payers.d) Demonstrates understanding of regulatory requirements as it pertains to the clinical area served.
• Evaluates patients in clinical area served. Therapist considers all aspects of the patient including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs. Evaluation results are communicated to the physician, family, and other team members in a clear and concise manner.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem-solving skills, and clinical reasoning. The therapist serves as a resource to staff members and students.
• Documentation is clear and concise, and in compliance with departmental, KSHA and ASHA guidelines, and regulatory requirements from third party payers. Demonstrates understanding of regulatory requirements as it pertains to the clinical area served.
• Follows all departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
• Demonstrates good rapport with patients and professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates willingness to help out in all areas and recognize the needs of the entire department.
• May provide supervision for rehabilitation technicians including communication of results of patient evaluation, as well as treatment plan and implementation.
• May provide educational programs through in-services to the rehab services department or interdisciplinary colleagues, and teaching to the SLP students.
• May provide student supervision for clinical students, utilizing a wide variety of supervisory styles to enhance student learning.
• May assist to develop, collect, and analyze performance improvement data.
• Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
• Takes responsibility for own learning needs.
• Participates as a member of a team to achieve organizational goals.
• Brings ideas/concerns to supervisor.
• 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.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states Kansas licensure as a speech pathologist through the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KSDADS).

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Acccountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.