PRN Speech Pathologist Inpatient Setting

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to work in the inpatient setting within Rehab Services. You will evaluate patients, design goal-directed interventions to improve cognitive, swallow safety, and communication, and monitor progress with the interdisciplinary team.

Required are a Master's in Communication Disorders and active SLP licensure in KS/MO.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders or equivalent.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in KS/MO per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients in clinical area served and communicate results to physicians, families and team members.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Document clearly per KSHA and ASHA guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate understanding of regulatory requirements for the clinical area served.
• Collaborate with the rehab team to support patient goals and provide supervision as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Clinical reasoning

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Disorders

Job description

Position Title

PRN Speech Pathologist Inpatient Setting Varies - PRN Orr-Major

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.

• 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.

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

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

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.