Speech Language Path PRN

Wesley Medical Center; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Life & disability

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase

Fertility benefits

Referral services

Discount programs

Education assistance

PTO & leaves

Health assistance fund

Job summary

Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for a PRN role to deliver high-quality, patient-centered therapy for communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments. You will assess patients, set goals, educate families, and collaborate with the care team.

The role emphasizes individualized treatment plans, ongoing progress reviews, and documentation within a dynamic hospital environment serving diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Language Pathology licensure in the state of Kansas.
• CCC-SLP (ASHA) required within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct subjective assessment of patient's speech-language abilities during spontaneous conversation.
• Administer objective tests to assess communication assets and liabilities.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy programs to improve communication.
• Regularly evaluate progress and adjust the program to maximize gains.
• Document progress, notes, charges, discharge notes, and patient communication.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Speech Language Path PRN with Wesley Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Wesley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Wesley Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech Language Path PRN to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Speech Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by developing and conducting individualized therapy programs for patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing impairments. As a member of the health care team, the Speech Therapist performs comprehensive patient assessments and establishes appropriate treatment goals. The Speech Therapist serves as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues.

What you will do in this role:

• You will conduct a subjective assessment of assigned patient’s speech language abilities during spontaneous conversation. You will administer objective tests to assess patient’s communication assets and liabilities.
• You will structure and implement individualized patient program to improve communication abilities.
• You will evaluate patient regularly during treatment and adjust program as needed to maximize patient progress.
• You will document progress in patient’s chart. You will complete notes, charges, discharge notes and patient communication.
• You will consult with Program Director and Rehab Physician/Medical Director regarding pre-screen assessments and physician consultations to determine appropriate placement of potential patients.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Speech Language Pathology licensure in the state of Kansas Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA in Speech Language Pathology
• New graduates require Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA within 18 months of employment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR
• Masters of Arts or Science in Speech Language Pathology

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.

Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually, making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year, more than any hospital in a 13-state region.

Home to Wesley Childrens Hospital, the regions first and Wichitas only childrens hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas, we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.