Speech Therapist - Flexible Schedule & Client Impact

Azria Health; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Azria Health seeks a qualified speech-language pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat residents with speech and swallowing disorders. The role requires licensure in Kansas and active BLS if applicable, with documentation and adherence to departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, delivering therapy, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with standards and professional guidelines, while maintaining flexible scheduling and collaboration

Qualifications

• Licensed speech-language pathologist in Kansas.
• BLS certification or equivalent may be required.
• Evidence of ongoing competency in department procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech and language evaluations to diagnose and plan treatments for residents with speech problems or swallowing disorders.
• Assesses speech, language, cognitive or swallowing issues and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.
• Provides speech and language services; monitors progression and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Instructs patients in therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for those in the treatment process.
• Ensures compliance with standards, protocols and quality requirements.
• Documents in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates treatment levels aligned with their specialty and adheres to clinical practice guidelines.
• Exhibits flexibility with variable work schedules and interactions with providers, case managers, third party payers, and others.
• Performs other duties as requested by manager.

Education

State licensure requirement for Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Azria Health seeks a qualified speech-language pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat residents with speech and swallowing disorders. The role requires licensure in Kansas and active BLS if applicable, with documentation and adherence to departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, delivering therapy, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with standards and professional guidelines, while maintaining flexible scheduling and collaboration