Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Company: Olathe Health
Location: Olathe
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Olathe Health is looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our system! - If you enjoy an environment of team oriented patient care and an excellent staff of co-workers, you have found the right place! - Olathe Medical Center, Inc, a 300-bed general acute care facility, is currently looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY
The SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) evaluates for, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric with acquired or congenital impairments in cognition, communication, or swallowing functions for the purpose of training or restoring the highest possible level of functional independence. The Speech-Language Pathologist conducts video swallow evaluations in the Radiology Department with a Radiologist and the necessary Radiology Department staff. The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with the members of the interdisciplinary care team; prepares written documentation pertaining to patient evaluation and treatment sessions; schedules patient treatments and meetings; supervises the work of Rehabilitation Aides and Student Speech-Language Pathologists; assists in preparing and conducting inservice training and continuing education programs; and may participate in Performance Improvement activities and processes.
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:
4 Year/ Bachelors Degree from an accredited SLP education program.

Experience:
Previous healthcare experience preferred

Skills:
Organizational, verbal communication, ability to multi-task and prioritize, Microsoft Office, and other computer systems.

Licensure/Certification:
Active Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state of Kansas required upon hire
Healthcare Provider CPR - (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY) required within 7 days from date of hire

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EEO Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet

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