Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Coordinated Therapy Solutions; Richmond (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Annual Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Coordinated Therapy Solutions in Kansas is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech and language disorders, and to formulate individualized treatment programs.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology and a state license; experience with SNF populations is preferred. Travel may be needed; accurate documentation and regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology and active state license.
• Experience in SNF settings and interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under a physician's direction, provide direct patient treatment based on an established plan of care.
• Screen and evaluate residents and develop appropriate care plans.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communication.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and practice new skills.
• Complete required forms and documents per policy and regulations.
• Maintain patient records accurately and timely.
• Devise special tools and treatments for patient needs.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel as needed

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

State license in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

• 401K(Matching up to 2%)

• Annual Performance Evaluations

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Electronic Documentation

• Employee Appreciation Events

Job Summary:

The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.

• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.

• Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan

• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.

• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.

• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.

• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population

• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members

• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology.

• State license as a speech pathologist required.

• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.