Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), internally referred to as our Speech Therapist or Speech-Language Therapist. As our Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Per diem/PRN

Hours: 8 hour shift

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Competitive compensation
• Generous medical benefits plan
• 401K

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients demonstrating disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing and other services prescribed by a physician
• Assists in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs beneficial for the enhancement of the department
• The culture of our team is second-to-none!  Please apply if quality patient care and team cameraderie is your goal - there is truly a spirit of friendship and community on our team!
• Work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults
• 7:30-4pm; one Saturday per month, holiday rotation, and weekdays as needed/available

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with Bachelor's in Speech Therapy
• Licensed by the state in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current BLS for healthcare provider's certification upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• One year of experience in a hospital setting

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

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