Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Therapy - PRN

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluations of cognitive and communication skills and swallowing function in Acute Care populations. The role emphasizes initiative, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered treatment plans.

The position requires CCC-SLP, KDADS licensure, and BLS within 90 days, with opportunities to lead patient education and staff mentoring within a non-exempt, first shift schedule.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP certification with CFY considered
• KDADS licensure required
• BLS within 90 days of hire must be obtained or maintained

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluation of cognitive, communication and swallowing function
• Develop and implement goal-oriented treatment plans
• Review referrals and patient records to determine treatment needs
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for patient care
• Document progress and treatment responses in patient charts
• Educate patient and family, provide home program guidance

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reading/interpretation

Written reports

Communication with teams

EPIC/Medical records software

Education

CCC-SLP certification (ASHA)

KDADS licensure

BLS certification within 90 days

Tools

EPIC

Database software

Email

Word processing

Job description

Position Status:

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

0

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Using discretion and independent judgment, the Speech-Language Pathologist assumes the responsibility to provide a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential for Acute Care populations. This position requires initiative, action in assigned responsibility, and understanding of physical, mental, psychological and social needs of patient’s understanding of communication skills, evaluation and treatment. A desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming is required.

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program satisfying the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s academic practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to write reports, respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulator, or members of the business community and emails. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions for groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. (Required proficiency)
• Skills with utilizing database software, E-mail, word-processing and/or EPIC. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - ASHA May accept individuals in the process of completing their clinical fellowship year. Required
• Speech Language Pathologist License - KDADS Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Use discretion and independent judgment, assuming the responsibility to provide a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive and/or communication skills, a comprehensive evaluation of swallowing function, and goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
• Review Physician’s referral and patient’s condition and medical records to determine required treatment.
• Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Consult with other members of healthcare team to help plan and coordinate medical interventions.
• Record treatment response, and progress in patients chart or enter information into computer.
• Instruct patient and family in home program. Provide fieldwork education, student supervision, education and mentoring to students. Provide patient, family and staff education in techniques and objectives.
• Gather material and supplies for individual use and clean and return to appropriate areas at the end of the treatment sessions.
• Research participation as appropriate.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on speech, language, and dysphagia and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups as assigned.
• Complete department and hospital competencies/education requirements as assigned.
• This position supervises Clinical Fellowship Year Candidates and those completing their graduate field work practicum.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information.

This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.