Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Facility: St. John's Hospital
Location: US-KS-Leavenworth
ID: 2024-175124
Category: Clinical Professional
Position Type: Per Diem
Shift: Days
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Overview
Saint John Hospital Rehabilitation Department is looking for a dynamic Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team!
In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with St. John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS.
Saint John Hospital is searching for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem variable shift position. If you want to work in a friendly team-oriented environment and have some or all of the required experience, let's connect! We have a collaborative culture focused on positive outcomes, opportunities for professional growth and so much more. We offer amazing employee benefits:
- competitive compensation
- generous medical benefits plan
- 401K
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.
Responsibilities
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide coverage for inpatients in the acute care setting.
- 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.
- Weekend shift is an on-call shift on Saturday 8:00a - 9:00a with call-back pay if called in.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with Bachelor's in speech therapy, required.
- Licensed by the state in Speech-Language Pathology.
- MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology, preferred.
- One year of experience with swallow assessment and treatment in an acute care hospital setting, preferred.
- One year of experience in acute care, preferred.
- Current BLS for healthcare provider's certification upon hire and maintain current.
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