Liberty Hospital
Position Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is part of a team of nurses, advanced practice providers, and physicians committed to treating a range of complex adult voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders in an outpatient medical setting. The SLP is integrated into the Otolaryngology‑Head & Neck Surgery (OTO‑HNS) clinic and works closely with fellowship‑trained laryngologists and head & neck oncologic surgeons. Responsibilities include clinical and instrumental evaluation of patients, providing comprehensive therapy, teaching graduate students and residents, and participating in clinical research.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Evaluate and treat patients referred to laryngology services for voice, swallow, and airway concerns, including detailed case history, objective measures, acoustic analysis, videolaryngostroboscopic and FEES evaluations, and electromyography.
Provide pre‑ and post‑treatment evaluation and counseling for patients undergoing head and neck cancer treatment, including dysphagia therapy, laryngectomy education, and management of tracheoesophageal prostheses.
Advocate for patients, interpret evaluation results, develop therapeutic goals, and coordinate referrals to other medical professionals when appropriate.
Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with JCAHO, KSHA, ASHA guidelines, and payer requirements; complete continuing education for state licensure.
Participate in departmental education and research, including teaching labs and student supervision.
Perform clinical and technical tasks consistent with unit policies and assist the clinic’s efficient operation.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Communication Disorders, Speech and Hearing Science, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
High school graduate and bachelor’s degree.
Prior independent evaluation and treatment of laryngeal, phonatory, swallowing, and upper airway disorders.
Required Licensure and Certification
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS) and Department of Health & Senior Services (MO); licenses for all other states acceptable.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Eligibility for licensure in Missouri.
Knowledge Requirements
Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Time Type Part time
Job Requisition ID R-50075
Important Information for You to Know as You Apply
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health‑system‑dispute‑resolution‑program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
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Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Evaluate and treat patients referred to laryngology services for voice, swallow, and airway concerns, including detailed case history, objective measures, acoustic analysis, videolaryngostroboscopic and FEES evaluations, and electromyography.
Provide pre‑ and post‑treatment evaluation and counseling for patients undergoing head and neck cancer treatment, including dysphagia therapy, laryngectomy education, and management of tracheoesophageal prostheses.
Advocate for patients, interpret evaluation results, develop therapeutic goals, and coordinate referrals to other medical professionals when appropriate.
Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with JCAHO, KSHA, ASHA guidelines, and payer requirements; complete continuing education for state licensure.
Participate in departmental education and research, including teaching labs and student supervision.
Perform clinical and technical tasks consistent with unit policies and assist the clinic’s efficient operation.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Communication Disorders, Speech and Hearing Science, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
High school graduate and bachelor’s degree.
Prior independent evaluation and treatment of laryngeal, phonatory, swallowing, and upper airway disorders.
Required Licensure and Certification
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS) and Department of Health & Senior Services (MO); licenses for all other states acceptable.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Eligibility for licensure in Missouri.
Knowledge Requirements
Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Time Type Part time
Job Requisition ID R-50075
Important Information for You to Know as You Apply
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health‑system‑dispute‑resolution‑program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
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