Speech Therapist in Kansas City, MO

This contract opportunity offers a dynamic role delivering inpatient speech-language pathology services across two well-regarded medical centers in the Kansas City area. The position is split between Belton Regional Medical Center and Lee’s Summit Medical Center, providing exposure to diverse inpatient cases in settings with 71 and 88 beds respectively. A focus on advanced assessments such as video swallows is essential.

Location Overview:
Belton and Lee’s Summit are vibrant communities near Kansas City, MO, known for their welcoming atmosphere and quality healthcare facilities. This role allows you to work within well-equipped hospitals utilizing the Meditech documentation system, supporting efficient clinical workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient speech therapy evaluations and treatments, including advanced procedures like video swallows
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Meditech system
• Float between the Belton and Lee’s Summit sites, adapting to the different inpatient environments
• Uphold unit-specific policies and standards of care

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
• Demonstrated inpatient experience in speech therapy required
• Proficient in performing video swallow studies
• Comfortable floating between two hospital locations
• Adherence to dress code requiring professional scrubs (color not specified)

Schedule:

• Weekdays with typical hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., variable by caseload
• No on-call requirements

This contract role is ideal for clinicians seeking to expand inpatient expertise within supported environments offering new technology and collaborative teams. If you are a dedicated speech-language pathologist with a passion for inpatient care, apply now to contribute your skills and advance your career in these respected Kansas City-area hospitals.