Speech Therapist PRN

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

Come Join Our Team!We are currently looking for a qualified speech therapist to help care for our residents!

Job Duties:

Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. Assesses clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses. Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly. Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes. Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.

Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state of Kansas as a Speech Therapist.

When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

***We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.