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Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab, Shawnee, Kansas, United States, 66203

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Evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.

Screens and evaluates residents and develops appropriate care plans.

Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.

Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.

Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.

Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

Qualifications

Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.

Certification in clinical competency.

One-year clinical experience preferred.

Benefits

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

Location & Salary Overland Park, KS $31.95 - $59.42

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