Speech Therapist-PRN

Azria Health; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Azria Health in Kansas is seeking a qualified speech therapist to evaluate and treat residents, developing individualized plans and delivering therapy as part of our care team.

The role requires Kansas state licensure as a Speech Therapist, valid BLS, and the ability to work with diverse residents. You will collaborate with clinicians and comply with standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Kansas as a Speech Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech and language evaluations to diagnose and plan treatments.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.
• Provides speech and language services and monitors progress.
• Instructs clients in exercises and provides consultation for treatment processes.
• Ensures compliance with speech-language standards, policies and quality requirements.
• Follows clinical practice guidelines and demonstrates documentation per department guidelines.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Education

State licensure requirements

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.