Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) (PRN)

Company: Olathe Health
Location: Olathe
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary: We welcome you to join the Olathe Medical Center Speech Therapy department team as a Speech Language Pathologist. You will evaluate for, plan, and implement 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. Minimum Requirements:

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Degree from accredited SLP Education Program Minimum
• Previous Healthcare Experience Preferred
• Healthcare Provider CPR - (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY) Minimum Upon Hire
• Speech-Language Therapist in the state of Kansas Minimum Upon Hire Key Responsibilities:
  • Participates in the education of others, including OHSI staff, medical staff, PT/PTA students, Olathe School District 21st Century volunteers/interns, observers, and community groups.
  • Demonstrates flexibility required to meet changing priorities.
  • Maintains respectful working relationships with co-workers and encourages the team approach.
  • Approaches work in a manner that makes quality improvement a part of every activity. Benefit Highlights:
    • Medical/Vision/Dental
    • 403b Retirement Plan with 3% company match
    • 5 days of Paid Parental/Adoption Leave
    • $5k in Adoption Assistance per child
    • Paid Sick Leave
    • Accrued PTO
    • Life Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Voluntary Benefits, including: Life, Accidental Death or Dismemberment, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
    • Collaborative professional work environment
    • Reduced cafeteria rates (OMC location only)
    • Tuition Reimbursement so you can achieve your educational goals (up to $5,250/year) **Disclosure: Benefits eligibility may vary based on position. Why Top Talent Join Olathe Health? Our mission is to help people through healing, health and happiness. Top performers want to be a part of something special---something with a purpose. - We want the best and brightest health care professionals who are focused on providing compassionate, personalized care. - And we are committed to continue to give our associates growth and developmental opportunities while providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming work environment to do their best work. We all strive to help each other as a team to deliver the best patient care possible. At Olathe Health, we believe that if we take care of our people, they will take care of everything else. From our modest beginnings with a 30-bed hospital in 1953 to a dynamic, regional health system with more than 2,400 associates today, Olathe Health continues to grow to meet the needs of our patients and the community. The system consists of Olathe Medical Center, Inc. (OMCI), Miami County Medical Center, Inc. (MCMC), and Olathe Health Physicians, Inc. (OHPI), a large physician corporation with 38 locations. The system offers a wide range of services and specialties for individuals in all stages of life, from primary care, pediatrics and maternity care to specialties, including oncology, surgery, orthopedics, spine, cardiology, home health and hospice. - Several of our most recent honors as a system include:
      • Fortune/IBM Watson Health named OMC one of the 2021 Top 100 Hospitals.
      • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded OMC and MCMC - - - - - - - four-star ratings in 2021.
      • One of Ingram Magazine's "2020 Best Companies to Work for" (large employer category) and one of the "Best Hospitals in Kansas for Nurses" (according to nurse.org). Great things are happening at Olathe Health and we would love for YOU to join our team today!

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