Summary
Location
Topeka
Type
full-time
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About this role
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities
- Performs speech and language, swallowing, and cognitive evaluations.
- Establishes care plans and ensures prescribed care delivery to assigned patients in line with standards set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the speech and language pathology practice act in the State of Kansas.
- Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
- Promotes speech and language pathology services and professional development throughout the organization and community.
- Reports to the assigned department leader.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Active license in the State of Kansas
Preferred Job Requirements:
Prior experience in a medical or rehabilitation setting with a focus on speech-language pathology services is preferred.
Experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Office
Other facts
About The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long legacy of high-quality, compassionate care. St. Francis hospital began serving its community in 1909 as the mission of a group of Catholic nuns who rose up to meet a need. Today, the hospital has 378 licensed beds, a history of technological advancements, and a generous and supportive community.
In 2017, through a partnership between Ardent Health Services and The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis embarked on a new era. Ardent is renowned for its outstanding record of community investment, leading edge technology, and health care achievements to the hospital’s management. The University of Kansas Health System is known for its medical and surgical advancements, quality of care, research, and expansive provider network. Both organizations are dedicated to building healthier communities through world-class health care.
With our new name we began a new chapter. One that celebrates and preserves this institution’s rich legacy while evolving to meet the challenges of today. With a shared commitment to quality and unwavering dedication to our patients, we endeavor to strengthen and grow the system for future generations.
What you'll do
- The Speech-Language Pathologist performs evaluations related to speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive functions. They also establish care plans and supervise clinical support staff.
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