SW KC Mkt Speech-Language Pathologist-Inpatient
| Company | The University of Kansas Hospital |
|---|---|
| Location | Olathe, KS, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited SLP Education Program
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) – Includes licenses for all other states upon Hire
- CPR/ AED/ BLS – Other BLS within 14 days
Responsibilities
- Conducts Speech-Language Pathology evaluation in accordance with education, training, professional codes of ethics and standards, and department policy and procedure.
- Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on evaluation results and ongoing reassessments of the patient.
- Educates nursing personnel, patients, and families, and professional staff, including Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Social Service, and Nutritional Care staff as to the objectives of Speech Language Pathology.
- Confers with physicians and other health care practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs and Integrate Speech-Language Pathology treatment with other aspects of patient health care.
- Manages patient schedule to maximize efficiency and productivity (toward SLP target) and works to reduce cancellations and other situations that reduce the ability to meet patient’s needs.
- Prepares written documentation pertaining to patient evaluation and treatment sessions per Department Policy and Procedure.
- Completes and hands in end user audit reports and volume reports on the date of service and completes accurate charging of patient based on services provided, number of evaluations, screens, and hours in meetings, and number of visits, units billed, and cancellations.
- Supervises work of Rehabilitation Aides, through orienting, instructing, and directing work activities of Rehabilitation Aides as pertains to their assistance in patient treatment programs and department operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous healthcare experience