Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

TMC; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities

Mental Wellbeing Support Program

Job summary

TMC is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our Quality Care Rehab team in Topeka, Kansas. The role involves comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Ideal applicants should hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess current licensure. The position offers flexible scheduling, internal growth opportunities, and support programs for mental wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
• Implement a variety of therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities.
• Assess and implement AAC systems and devices to support individuals with severe communication impairments.
• Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders through assessments and rehabilitation techniques.

Skills

Master's Degree in an accredited Speech Language Pathology program

Current license/certification in the state of practice

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Department: Quality Care Rehab

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Legacy on 10th Avenue

Reporting To: Brian Daugharthy

Description

TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers. We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in individuals with communication impairments using standardized assessments, clinical observations, and diagnostic tools to identify challenges and formulate accurate diagnoses.
• Treatment Planning and Intervention: Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each patient, designing therapy sessions that incorporate evidence‑based techniques and strategies to address speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication skills, voice quality, and swallowing function.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Implement a variety of therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities, including articulation drills, language exercises, cognitive‑communication tasks, voice therapy techniques, fluency shaping strategies, and management protocols, providing personalized instruction and feedback to support skill development and functional improvement.
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Assess the need for and implement AAC systems and devices to support individuals with severe communication impairments, collaborating with patients, families, and caregivers to select and customize AAC solutions that enhance communication and participation in daily activities.
• Dysphagia Management: Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia) through a combination of clinical assessments, therapeutic exercises, compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and swallowing rehabilitation techniques, ensuring safe and efficient swallowing function to prevent aspiration and improve nutritional intake.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Master's Degree in an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
• Current license/certification in the state of practice

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities
• Mental Wellbeing Support Program