Speech-Language Pathologist: Transform Lives via Communication

Midwest Health, Inc.; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health, Inc. is seeking a Speech Pathologist to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and related disorders.

The role involves working within the facility to provide comprehensive speech pathology services, documenting progress, and collaborating with physicians and the rehabilitation team to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Responsible for identification of patients demonstrating communication and swallow deficits.
• Responsible for evaluating the patient within one business day of written referral from the Doctor.
• Plan and administer an appropriate treatment plan; communicate with the referring physician and rehabilitation team; maintain accurate daily records of treatments and billing.
• Follow weekly documentation guidelines for all residents treated.
• Provide in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students and community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attain an efficiency standard for delivery of speech language pathology services.

Job description

Midwest Health, Inc. is seeking a Speech Pathologist to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and related disorders.

The role involves working within the facility to provide comprehensive speech pathology services, documenting progress, and collaborating with physicians and the rehabilitation team to ensure optimal patient care.