Warrior Hearing Center of Smithville, LLC has an opening for a licensed speech language pathologist. Speech Pathology is a NEW service being offered at Warrior Hearing Center and the ideal candidate will have an interest in helping grow this service. Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology with ASHA CCC/SLP preferred as well as at least 1 year of experience. On site CFY supervision is not available.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and be able to work independently. A well-rounded individual with experience in the pediatric population is preferred. An interest in auditory processing disorders is a bonus. Additional qualifications include strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with a team, intermediate computer literacy and strong customer service skills.
Estimated start date is Spring 2024, however, start date and salary are negotiable and start date may be dependent on the completion of insurance credentialing.
Job duties may include but are not limited to:
- Educates patient and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
- Orders, purchases and maintains speech therapy materials and supplies.
- Performs accurate and efficient speech evaluations and testing to assess the patient’s speech.
- Performs speech therapy using specific therapy techniques (articulation, drills, language stimulation, patient education, etc.) to appropriately treat the speech disorder.
- Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Provide auditory training therapy for children with auditory processing disorders (training will be provided by employer)
- Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders.
- Develop treatment plans and establish therapy goals for new patients.
- Complete accurate and thorough chart notes, dictation, and letters to referring physicians, insurance companies and patients/families of patients in a timely manner.
- Returns phone calls to patients and referring physicians promptly.
- Performs other related speech pathology duties as required.
- Ensures that all speech equipment is cleaned and disinfected after each use.
- Documents patient notes in EMR.
Warrior Hearing Center of Smithville is a privately owned Audiology practice located in Smithville, MO. Warrior Hearing Center opened in April 2021, serving Smithville and the surrounding communities including Platte City, Kearney, Plattsburg and the Kansas City Northland and conveniently located at the intersection of Hwy 92 and Hwy 169 in Smithville. Warrior Hearing Center offers a variety of hearing related services including pediatric and adult hearing evaluations and hearing aids, auditory processing disorder evaluation and treatment and cochlear implant mapping. We are in network with BCBS, UHC, Cigna and Medicare. Learn more about Warrior Hearing Center at www.warriorhearing.com.
To apply, please email your resume to janicerichbourg@warriorhearing.com.
