Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Providence Medical Center Rehabilitation Department is looking for a dynamic per diem day shift Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Speech Therapy team!

Providence Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. For more information visit www.providencekc.com.

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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

The Providence Medical Center (PMC) Rehabilitation Department is looking for a dynamic Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Speech Therapy team. This is a per diem position with weekday and weekend hours available. Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) duties include, but are not limited to:

• provide coverage for inpatients in the acute care setting
• the candidate who fills this position will provide coverage for hospital 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
• 90%-95% of our referral are swallow related; we do some cognitive/speech evaluations and treatment as well
• assists in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs beneficial for the enhancement of the department
• weekend shifts are on-call shifts with on-call pay if called in

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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