Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient

HCA Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition and education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide individualized therapy, including assessment, treatment planning, and daily therapy activities to help patients reach functional communication and swallowing goals.

The role collaborates with physicians, nursing, rehab staff, and care managers; requires Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Certificate in Clinical Competency is required or obtained.
• Current Kansas Speech Pathology licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and clinical observation.
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans to support communication and safe swallowing.
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies and expected progress.
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care.

Skills

Patient education

Collaborating with physicians

Assessment and treatment planning

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate in Clinical Competency

Kansas licensure in Speech Pathology

Job description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Candidates

Do you have the career opportunities as a Speech Language Pathologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Menorah Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Menorah 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Speech Language Pathologist 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

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) carries out individualized therapy programs including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Speech Therapist supervises therapy aides and students. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you, who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation

• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress

• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness

• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress

• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions

What qualifications you will need:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school is required

• Certificate in Clinical Competency obtained

• Current Kansas Speech Pathology licensure.

• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS required upon hire.

• Prefer candidate with experience in pediatric and adult populations, specifically familiarity with neurogenic communication disorders and dysphagia.

Menorah Medical Center (https://menorahmedicalcenter.com) is a full-service, 190 bed acute care hospital and ER. We are located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. Our hospital serves the community’s healthcare needs by providing compassionate care. We have world-class medical colleagues and more than 600 physicians. Our team offers exceptional experiences and extraordinary medicine for adults, newborns, teens, and children. We offer some of the most advanced treatment choices available in the Kansas City region. Our hospital network continues to be a pioneer in cancer care. We are home to a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region’s only Genitourinary Cancer clinic. We offer a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, Women’s Center, Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.

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.

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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.