What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Labette Health?
Category
Rehabilitation Services
Department
Rehabilitation Services
Schedule
Full Time (60% in Independence & 40% in Parsons)
Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide high-quality therapy services for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. You will assess, diagnose, and create individualized treatment plans to improve communication abilities in patients. This role will involve a mix of independent work and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Key Responsibilities
Open until filled
Rehabilitation Services
Department
Rehabilitation Services
Schedule
Full Time (60% in Independence & 40% in Parsons)
Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide high-quality therapy services for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. You will assess, diagnose, and create individualized treatment plans to improve communication abilities in patients. This role will involve a mix of independent work and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for individuals and groups.
- Provide therapy services aimed at improving communication and swallowing abilities.
- Collaborate with other professionals, including Parsons, to enhance patient outcomes.
- Document patient progress and adjust therapy plans as needed.
- Stay updated on current best practices in the field.
- Strong clinical knowledge of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and teams.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current licensure in Kansas
- CCC-SLP preferred.
- BLS required
Open until filled
