Speech-Language Pathologist - Impactful Patient Care (PRN)

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Wesley Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, KS seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) to identify, prevent, diagnose, treat, educate and discharge plan for patients with feeding, swallowing, communication and cognitive disorders.

You will evaluate swallowing and communication, develop a written treatment plan, document care, educate families, and supervise students as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification as specified in policy.
• KS licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• CCC-SLP required by ASHA; CCC due within 18 months for new graduates.
• Master of Arts or Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Previous clinical experience in speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities

• Provides identification, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education and discharge planning for patients with feeding, swallowing, communication and/or cognitive disorders.
• Evaluates swallow, feeding, communication and cognitive status using appropriate evaluation materials and procedures.
• Develops and implements a written treatment plan based on evaluation interpretation.
• Communicates outcomes to patient, family, physicians and healthcare staff.
• Documents all patient-related activities clearly and timely.
• Completes discharge planning and a written discharge summary.
• Provides formal and informal educational sessions to family, patients and staff.
• Supervises Speech Language Pathology students during clinical affiliations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Licensure KS

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-ASHA)

BLS verification

State licensure in Kansas

Job description

Wesley Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, KS seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) to identify, prevent, diagnose, treat, educate and discharge plan for patients with feeding, swallowing, communication and cognitive disorders.

You will evaluate swallowing and communication, develop a written treatment plan, document care, educate families, and supervise students as part of a collaborative healthcare team.