Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Neuro RehabCare of Kansas City is a comprehensive post-acute brain and spinal cord rehabilitation residential care facility, seeking an experienced Speech Therapist to join their team.

*Rewarding neuro caseload with the ability to see patients over an extended time frame to provide the intensive therapy they need to maximize their full recovery

*NO WEEKENDS!

*NO HOLIDAYS!

*FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE- SET YOUR OWN HOURS!

*Offers flexibility in your treatment planning including ability for community outings during therapy sessions to prepare patients to succeed in life after discharge

*Looking for an experienced neuro therapist with a passion for continual learning and creative thinking as we expand our growing program

Essential Functions: The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for assessing and treating patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders caused by neurological injuries and impairments.

• Develops and implements treatment plans for speech and language problems based on own assessments and recommendations of internal and external members of the treatment team to include primary care physician and specialist.
• Writes reports and maintains proper documentation of information including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
• Participates in and writes reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.
• Evaluates hearing or speech and language test results, medical information and background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.
• Completes administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
• Instructs clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
• Administers hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
• Educates patients, family members and other supportive individuals about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
• Follows all HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements at all times.
• Completes other related duties as assigned.

Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of related experience. Experience in a rehab, brain and spinal cord injuries and/or developmental delays preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Required:

• Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist in good standing
• CPR and First Aid
• Active Fingerprint Clearance Card, as required by Arizona state law

Other skills and abilities:

• Compassion -Must have an innate sense of wanting to help others who have suffered tragic circumstances in their lives
• Initiative - Must be a self-starting individual who works well with other employees to be effective at facilitating active treatment for residents
• Team Orientation - Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Critical decision making - Must be able to make good decisions related to the care and supervision of residents
• 10-30 hours per week required

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve through effective communication therapy!

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person