Speech Pathologist (PRN)

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in Kansas City, MO seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to perform evaluations and deliver prescribed therapy in an acute care setting. Willingness to cross-train with outpatient services is welcomed. coverage includes at least one weekend per month and one holiday weekend per year.

Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration with care teams. The ideal candidate has 2 years hospital experience and holds a Master's in Speech Language Pathology with BLS and SLP

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• 2 years hospital experience preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA.
• SLP license/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and provide prescribed speech-language pathology treatment to restore function and prevent disability.
• Support evaluations and treatments in acute care with cross-training for outpatient settings as needed.
• Cover weekends (minimum one weekend per month) and at least one holiday and one holiday weekend annually.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters - Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Under the direction of the department director, provides quality speech pathology services though evaluation of patients and provides the prescribed treatment to restore function and prevent disability.

Speech Language Pathologist to support evaluations and treatments primarily inacute care setting, but a willingness to cross-train with outpatients is also welcomed. Will support staff planned and unplanned time off, peaks in the census and a minimum of 1 weekendper month (Saturday and Sunday). The candidate will also work a minimum of 1 holiday and 1 holiday weekend annually also. An ideal candidate has 1–2 days during the week to support care needs. Experience that can include a student clinical in acute care setting is ideal for this role.

Experience: 2 years hospital experience preferred.

Special Skills: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

License/Cert: Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)

Education: Required: Masters - Speech Language Pathology