Speech Language Pathologist-Inpatient Rehab at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas

Job Description:

Advancing Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in Topeka Kansas

Why The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis

Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.

Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.

Our Place. St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long legacy of high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 100 years, the hospital has combined compassionate care with lifesaving technological advancements to our patients and the communities served. Today, the hospital has 378 licensed beds, a history of technological advancements, and a generous and supportive community.

Our St. Francis hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for our Inpatient Rehab Unit. We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills where you will be responsible for:

Performs speech and language evaluations, establishes plans of care, and assures delivery of prescribed care to assigned patients consistent with standards of practice defined 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. Works under the administrative direction of the Rehab Services Supervisor in assigned clinical area.
-Graduation from an accredited SLP program

-Licensed or eligible for licensure as a speech language pathologist. Must obtain CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire date.

-Broad knowledge of growth & development principles. Analytical skills to gather/interpret data relevant to patient care. Abiliity to prioritize and complete work in timely manner.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class..