Speech Pathologist - Part-time

Research Medical Center is one of Kansas City's premier acute-care hospitals serving not only residents of Kansas City but the 150-mile surrounding region. Positioned on 60 acres, the campus is home to the 511-bed hospital, medical buildings, Research College of Nursing, and Research School of Nuclear Medicine in addition to the Radiology School. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the highest national healthcare governing body, Research Medical Center provides a wide variety of services and specialties including a Cancer Center, Transplant Institute for kidney and pancreas transplants, Certified Stroke Center, and an award winning Cardiovascular Department.

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed treatment programs for the rehabilitation of speech, language, cognitive and oral motor disorders.  Job tasks and responsibilities include:

• Counsels, educates and instructs patients and their families regarding their speech-language pathology treatment
• Demonstrates competency in rehabilitation procedures
• Maintains accurate patient records

Job qualifications include:

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Must be currently licensed by the State of Missouri as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider required.
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.