PRN Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System, in Kansas City, seeks a PRN Speech Language Pathologist for inpatient rehab services. The role focuses on evaluation, goal-directed interventions to improve cognition, swallowing safety, and communication. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team is essential to adjust plans based on patient progress.

Licensed SLP in KS/MO is required. This part-time position emphasizes education, supervision of students, and adherence to department policies and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders or equivalent.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in KS/MO.
• Part-time position in inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients in the clinical area served and communicates results to the physician and team.
• Develops and implements treatment plans with clinical reasoning and problem solving.
• Ensures documentation complies with ASHA guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and participates in continuing education.
• May supervise rehabilitation technicians and provide in-services to staff and students.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Evaluation

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Disorders

Licensed SLP (KS/MO)

Job description

Position Title PRN Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient 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

• 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).

Time Type: Part time

Important information for you to know as you apply:

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About The University of Kansas Health System

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