Speech Pathologist - Lakewood Medical Center - (PRN, As Needed)

Truman Medical Centers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kansas City seeks a motivated part-time Speech Pathologist to help patients improve communication and swallowing skills. You will evaluate patients, develop therapy plans, and collaborate with the rehab team. Candidates should have a degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a valid Missouri license, and current BLS certification. Join a supportive healthcare team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year or CCC from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and building customized therapy plans.
• Helping patients improve communication, thinking, and swallowing skills.
• Adjusting treatments based on progress and goals.
• Documenting clearly and thoroughly.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapy plan development

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Missouri Speech Pathologist License

Job description

**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.****Please log into to search for positions and apply.**Speech Pathologist - Lakewood Medical Center - (PRN, As Needed)101 Truman Medical Center# **Job Location**UH Lakewood Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri# **Department**Hearing and Speech UHLMC# **Position Type**Part time# **Work Schedule**varied# **Hours Per Week**4# **Job Description**We’re looking for a motivated, compassionate Speech Pathologist who’s ready to make a real impact. At University Health, you’ll work with patients across the lifespan—from newborns to seniors—helping them find their voice, improve cognition, and regain safe swallowing. Every day is different, and every patient presents a new opportunity to change a life.**What You'll Be Doing:*** Evaluating patients and building customized therapy plans* Helping patients improve communication, thinking, and swallowing skills* Adjusting treatments based on progress and goals* Educating patients and families to support success at home* Collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and the full rehab team* Documenting clearly and thoroughly* Supervising speech students and rehab techs as needed* Pitching in on performance improvement projects and department initiatives* Keeping your space safe, clean, and organized* Leading or contributing to special projects and programs* Staying current with professional development and best practices* Supporting a culture of safety, quality, and great patient experiences**What You Need:*** A degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program* A current Missouri Speech Pathologist License* Either: + Eligibility for your Clinical Fellowship Year, **or** + Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from ASHA* Solid written and verbal communication skills* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationIf you’re passionate about helping people communicate and connect, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your skills to a supportive, collaborative hospital team that values what you do!**Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.