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AdventHealth Speech Therapist Pediatric Center in Shawnee, Kansas
Description
IDC Speech Therapist – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 40 hours a week
Shift : 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204
The community you’ll be caring for:
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
The role you’ll contribute:
The IDC Speech Therapist is responsible for the assessment and treatment of communication and feeding related disorders. The IDC Speech Therapist will screen, evaluate, diagnose and provide therapy and education for a variety of communication and feeding disorders in babies and children. S/he conducts individual and group treatment sessions to assist children in developing maximum communication and/or oral-motor/feeding skills. S/he works closely with parents and other staff by modeling and providing education on ways to stimulate speech and language development as well as providing direct therapy for speech, language, fluency, voice, and oral motor/feeding disorders.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Conduct initial and annual re-assessments of children on caseload.
Develop comprehensive evaluation reports for the family and insurance companies.
Provide direct therapy to assist children to develop maximum communication and oral/motor/feeding skills.
Collaborate with other team members including physical, occupational, and music therapists as well as early childhood special educators and paraprofessionals.
Provide parent training and education individually and in a group setting
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Master’s Degree
Kansas Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Category: Rehabilitation Services
Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Schedule: 1 - Day
Shift: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Req ID: 23015222
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.