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: Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS

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

• competitive compensation
• generous medical benefits plan
• 401K

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but 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
• if working weekends, the weekend shift is an on-call shift on Saturday 8:00a - 9:00a with call-back pay if called in

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, 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

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

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  

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