Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Coffeyville, KS at Cynet Health
Coffeyville, KS 67337
About the Job
**Job Title:** Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
**Job Specialty:** Speech Therapy
**Job Duration:** 5 months
**Shift:** 8 Hour Days
**Guaranteed Hours:** [Information not provided]
**Experience:** 1-2 years in an acute or clinical setting, preferred
**License:** Current Kansas Speech Pathology License, required
**Certifications:** Current BLS Certification, required; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, preferred
**Must-Have:** Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution, Passing the National Praxis exam
**Job Description:**
- Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition, deficits, and goals
- Assess and interpret patient evaluations and test results
- Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders
- Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients
- Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders
- Educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events
- Consult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Document patient care history timely and accurately with great detail
- Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals
- Comply with all rules, regulations, and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
- Assume other responsibilities as assigned
- Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff, and the public
- Detail-oriented with proven ability to multitask
- Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
- Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments
- Clinical assessment skills regarding patient medical conditions
- Ability to alter plans of care as necessary for best patient outcomes
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
- Computer skills including MS Office, Outlook, Meditech
**Job Specialty:** Speech Therapy
**Job Duration:** 5 months
**Shift:** 8 Hour Days
**Guaranteed Hours:** [Information not provided]
**Experience:** 1-2 years in an acute or clinical setting, preferred
**License:** Current Kansas Speech Pathology License, required
**Certifications:** Current BLS Certification, required; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, preferred
**Must-Have:** Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution, Passing the National Praxis exam
**Job Description:**
- Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition, deficits, and goals
- Assess and interpret patient evaluations and test results
- Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders
- Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients
- Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders
- Educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events
- Consult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Document patient care history timely and accurately with great detail
- Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals
- Comply with all rules, regulations, and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
- Assume other responsibilities as assigned
- Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff, and the public
- Detail-oriented with proven ability to multitask
- Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
- Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments
- Clinical assessment skills regarding patient medical conditions
- Ability to alter plans of care as necessary for best patient outcomes
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
- Computer skills including MS Office, Outlook, Meditech
