SM-Speech Language Pathologist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

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: Full-time

Shift : Days

Location: 9120 W 75TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 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:

Lee Ann Britain Infant Development Center (Britain IDC) is an early intervention program for children from birth through six years of age with special needs. The Pathways Program is an early intervention program within Britain IDC that is specifically designed to serve the needs of young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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 IDC Speech Therapist demonstrates leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. The IDC Speech Therapist serves as a role model for the mission, vision and values of Shawnee Mission Health.

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.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications :

• Master's Degree
• No Previous Experience is Required
• Kansas Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 Years of Position-Related Experience
• First Aid Certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.