PRN Speech Language Pathologist
University of Kansas Health System
- Kansas
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Evaluate and treat patients referred to laryngology services for voice/swallow/airway concerns. This includes:
b. Obtaining objective measures and psychoacoustic judgments of phonatory ability.
c. Administering and interpreting acoustic analysis for documentation of vocal parameters.
d. Administering and interpreting videolaryngostroboscopic, videonasoendoscopic, FEES and modified barium video swallow evaluations
e. Utilizes electromyography machine in accordance with laryngologist for various therapeutic tasks * Provide pre-treatment evaluation and counseling and post-treatment care for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer. This includes:a. Provide pre- and post-treatment swallowing evaluation for patients undergoing surgical or medical treatment (chemoradiation) of head and neck cancer.
b. Provide post-treatment dysphagia therapy for patients requiring rehabilitation after treatment for head and neck cancer.
c. Provide pre-operative education and counseling for patients undergoing laryngectomy and establish a plan of care for post-operative alaryngeal speech restoration, to include use of electrolarynx, esophageal speech and tracheoesophageal prosthesis (TEP).
d. Evaluate, manage and replace TEP voice prostheses * Advocate for patients undergoing treatment for rehabilitation of voice/swallow/airway disorders and interact on the patient’s behalf with physicians, nurses, employers, etca. Interpret evaluation results for patients, their families and medical staff and make appropriate recommendations for management and treatment.
b. Develop appropriate goals for each patient, and design and execute a therapeutic program to meet these goals.
c. When appropriate, makes referrals for medical evaluation, audiology services or follow up by other medical professionals. * Maintain documentation and certifications required for patient carea. Maintain documentation of patient contact according to JCAHO procedures and standards.
b. Ensure documentation is clear and concise, and in compliance with departmental KSHA and ASHA guidelines, and regulatory requirements from third party payers.
c. Meet all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. * Participate in departmental education and research effortsa. May provide educational programs through in-services to the rehab services department or interdisciplinary colleagues, and teaching labs to the Speech students.
b. May provide student supervision for Level II students, utilizing a wide variety of supervisory styles to enhance student learning.
c. May assist to develop, collect, and analyze performance improvement data. * Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.a. Follow all departmental policies, procedures, and standards
b. Complete other assignments as requested by the physicians and/or Speech Supervisor to assist in the efficient operation/function of the clinicJOB REQUIREMENTSRequired:1. Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech and Hearing Science
2. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
3. Valid license from the state of Kansas to practice as an SLP.
4. Eligible for licensure to practice as an SLP in the state of Missouri
5. Demonstrates prior experience in the independent evaluation and treatment of laryngeal, phonatory, swallowing and upper airway disorders.
6. Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals.Time Type: Part timeJob Requisition ID: R-34583We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.