Speech Therapist PRN

Azria Health; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Azria Health is seeking a qualified Speech Therapist situated in Great Bend, Kansas, to care for residents. Responsibilities include administering evaluations to diagnose speech and language issues, developing individualized treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with clinical practices.

Qualified candidates must be licensed in Kansas and possess the required competencies and certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS). Flexibility in work schedules is essential as this role may involve interaction with providers and case managers.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of Kansas as a Speech Therapist.
• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Obtains and maintains required competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administers evaluations to diagnose and plan treatments.
• Develops treatment plans for various speech and swallowing disorders.
• Monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly.

Skills

Speech and language evaluations

Individualized treatment plans

Consultation for speech therapy

Education

Licensed Speech Therapist in Kansas

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.

Equality

• 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.