Speech Pathologist (PRN)

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate patients and provide prescribed treatment in an acute care setting. The role includes support for staff time off and peaks in census, with a minimum commitment to one weekend per month and at least one holiday and holiday weekend each year.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years hospital experience, strong communication skills, and a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 2 years hospital experience preferred.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech pathology services including patient evaluations and prescribed treatment in an acute care setting.
• Support evaluations and treatments, with willingness to cross-train with outpatients.
• Assist with staff coverage during peaks, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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 in acute 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 weekend per 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