Title: Speech Pathologist - Part Time
Location: United States-Kansas-Wichita-Wesley Medical Center
Other Locations: null
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Provides identification, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education and discharge planning for patients with feeding, swallowing, communication and/or cognitive disorders
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Evaluates the patient''s swallow, feeding, communication and/or cognitive status in the environment best for the patient and utilizing appropriate evaluation materials and procedures
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Develops and implements a written treatment plan based on the interpretation of the evaluation
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Communicates verbally and/or in written form with the patient, family, physicians and other health care staff regarding the outcome of the patient''s tests and t he plan for follow-up
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Documents all patient-related activities in a manner that is thorough, clear, timely and allows for easy retrieval of the information, consistent with medical center policies and procedures
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Completes discharge planning and a written discharge summary
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Provides formal and informal educational sessions to family, patients, physicians, healthcare staff, students and any other group requesting information within the scope of practice
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Supervises Speech Language Pathology students during their clinical affiliations
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Required Registration, Licensure or Certification
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Current Speech Language Pathology licensure in the state of Kansas
* Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA in Speech Language Pathology
* New graduates require Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA within 18 months of employment
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy
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Required Education or Experience
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Master''s of Arts or Science in Speech Language Pathology
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Preferred Education or Experience
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Previous clinical experience
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Required Knowledge and Skills
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Knowledge of principles of growth and development over an individual''s life span
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively