Speech Pathologist - PRN

LMH; Lawrence, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Community care culture

Job summary

LMH Health in Kansas seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients, develop a plan of care, and ensure quality patient care in accordance with hospital policies.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Kansas license, ASHA CCC, and BLS certification, with strong emphasis on education for patients and families and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current license through Kansas.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency through ASHA (CCC).
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
• Assess the effectiveness of treatment and modify it to achieve goals.
• Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders and plan of care.
• Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant others and provide education.
• Communicates honestly and resolves issues promptly.
• Willingly assumes additional responsibilities to support team efforts.
• Participates in continuous performance improvement processes.
• Embraces changes that improve customer-focused care.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Communication

Assessment planning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Kansas state license

ASHA CCC

BLS Certification

Job description

# Something special starts here.You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:* Join a team that cares about the community* Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education* Professional development and recognition* Excellent benefits**We’re looking for you.**# Job Description**JOB SUMMARY**The Speech & Language Pathologist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated groups of patients and provides speech therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.**ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.* Assess the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.* Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.* Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant others and provides education to meet those needs.* Communicates honestly with others and discusses issues and resolves problems as soon as they arise.* Willingly assumes additional responsibilities to support team efforts.* Actively participates in continuous performance improvement processes.* Willingly embraces changes that will improve customer focused care.* Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position**JOB QUALIFICATIONS*****Required***:* Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from accredited program.* Current license through Kansas* Certificate of Clinical Competency through the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.* BLS Certificate# Our Cultural Beliefs* **People First*** **Integrity Matters*** **Better Together** At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.