Speech Language Path PRN

Wesley Medical Center; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist PRN to join a leading healthcare network. You will identify, evaluate and treat patients with feeding, swallowing, communication and cognitive disorders, while coordinating discharge planning and family education.

The role requires Kansas licensure, CCC-SLP or eligibility within 18 months, and a current BLS certification. This PRN position supports a busy hospital environment and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts or Science in Speech Language Pathology required.
• CCC-SLP certification required or within 18 months of employment for new graduates.
• Current state licensure in Kansas as a Speech Language Pathologist required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prevent, diagnose, treat, educate and discharge planning for patients with feeding, swallowing, communication and/or cognitive disorders.
• Evaluate swallow, feeding, communication and cognitive status in patient environment.
• Develop and implement written treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Document all patient-related activities clearly and timely.
• Provide discharge planning and summaries.
• Educate family, patients, physicians, healthcare staff, students, and others within scope of practice.
• Supervise Speech Language Pathology students during clinical affiliations.

Education

Master of Arts or Science in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA in Speech Language Pathology

Current Speech Language Pathology licensure in the state of Kansas

Basic Life Support (BLS) verification

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Speech Language Path PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Wesley Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Speech Language Path PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you provide identification, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education and discharge planning for patients with feeding, swallowing, communication and/or cognitive disorders.

What you should expect to do in this role:

• Provides identification, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education and discharge planning for patients with feeding, swallowing, communication and/or cognitive disorders
• Evaluates the patient’s swallow, feeding, communication and/or cognitive status in the environment best for the patient and utilizing appropriate evaluation materials and procedures
• Develops and implements a written treatment plan based on the interpretation of the evaluation
• Communicates verbally and/or in written form with the patient, family, physicians and other health care staff regarding the outcome of the patient’s tests and the plan for follow-up
• Documents all patient-related activities in a manner that is thorough, clear, timely and allows for easy retrieval of the information, consistent with medical center policies and procedures
• Completes discharge planning and a written discharge summary
• Provides formal and informal educational sessions to family, patients, physicians, healthcare staff, students and any other group requesting information within the scope of practice
• Supervises Speech Language Pathology students during their clinical affiliations

What qualification you will need for this role:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy
• 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
• Master of Arts or Science in Speech Language Pathology
• Previous clinical experience

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."
- 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