Speech-Language Pathologist

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS seeks a Speech Pathologist for day shift, full-time.

The role involves evaluating speech, language, swallowing, and cognition, and developing care plans aligned with ASHA standards and Kansas regulations. Responsibilities include supervising clinical support staff, promoting services and professional development, and reporting to the department leader.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• Active license in the State of Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Performs speech and language, swallowing, and cognitive evaluations.
• Establishes care plans and ensures prescribed care delivery to patients in line with ASHA standards and Kansas practice act.
• Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
• Promotes speech and language services and professional development throughout the organization and community.
• Reports to the assigned department leader.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

BLS certification

Active license KS

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Speech Pathologist in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• Performs speech and language, swallowing, and cognitive evaluations.
• Establishes care plans and ensures prescribed care delivery to assigned patients in line with standards set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the speech and language pathology practice act in the State of Kansas.
• Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
• Promotes speech and language pathology services and professional development throughout the organization and community.
• Reports to the assigned department leader.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Active license in the State of Kansas

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous medical setting or rehabilitation setting experience
• Experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Office