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Speech Pathologist I, Outpatient Otolaryngology (ENT)
Speech Pathologist I, Outpatient Otolaryngology (ENT)University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS, United States
Speech Pathologist I, Outpatient Otolaryngology (ENT)

Speech Pathologist I, Outpatient Otolaryngology (ENT)

University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS, United States
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Title

Speech Pathologist I, Outpatient Otolaryngology (ENT)

Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest :

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is part of a team of nurses, advanced practice providers and physicians committed to treating a range of complex adult voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders in an outpatient medical setting.

  • The SLP is integrated into the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (OTO-HNS) clinic and has a hands-on role in the clinical and instrumental evaluation of patients. The SLP frequently works in tandem with fellowship-trained Laryngologist and Head & Neck Oncologic Surgeons.
  • The SLP engages in collaborative and longitudinal care of patients with voice / swallow / airway disorders, providing comprehensive therapy while promoting best-practices in patient care.
  • The SLP plays a role in advancing the field of speech language pathology through teaching (graduate students from the KU SLP program and OTO-HNS residents) and opportunities to participate in clinical research

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Evaluate and treat patients referred to laryngology services for voice / swallow / airway concerns. This includes : a. Obtaining a detailed case history. 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 evaluationse. 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 standardsb. Complete other assignments as requested by the physicians and / or Speech Supervisor to assist in the efficient operation / function of the clinic
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
  • Required Education and Experience

  • Master's Degree in Communication Disorders / Speech and Hearing Science from an accredited college or university.
  • High School Graduate
  • Prior experience in the independent evaluation and treatment of laryngeal, phonatory, swallowing and upper airway disorders.
  • Required Licensure and Certification

  • KS Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (Health Occupations Credentialing)
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • Eligible for licensure to practice as an Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Missouri.
  • Knowledge Requirements

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
  • Time Type : Full time

    Job Requisition ID : R-33571

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