Speech-Language Pathologist - PEDs & Adolescents - Seasonal

Our mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.

Ability KC is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for our Summer Pediatric and Adolescent program. This position is a Summer PRN-as needed-and offers flexibility.   Under general direction of the Supervisor, the Speech Language Pathologist will perform patient care related tasks and functional supervision of support staff in our Pediatric rehabilitation services.

Education:

Master’s degree Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited school required.

Experience:

• No experience required.
• 2 years experience with evidence of success in the evaluation and treatment of young children with disabilities and/or developmental delays preferred.
• Proficiency in working with early intervention, early childhood and school age populations preferred.

License/Certification:

Missouri SLP License or eligible

Knowledge/Skills/Licensure/Certification:

• Flexibility with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required
• Able to work collaboratively with team members of other disciplines
• Able to apply new skills/information to existing practices
• Able to consistently meet billable unit expectations
• Able to complete required documentation within established timeframes – Word processing experience preferred
• Able to work with families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, linguistics, social economic and religious backgrounds
• CPR certification or eligible

Who We Are:

Ability KC is built on a strong funding legacy that continues to inspire the work done each day for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Since 1947, Ability KC has been providing highly specialized care to address the needs of individuals with high medical complexities as related to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, developmental disabilities and a variety of rare and complex disabilities in the Kansas City community.

Our Culture:

We emphasize the well-being of every individual, ensuring there is meaning in what we do each day, with dedication to quality relationships, security in our finances, vibrancy in our physical and mental health and recent pride in contributions to our community. Our culture is built on three pillar principles – make a positive impact every day, embrace legacy and innovation, and together we rise.

Ability KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis or disability.

Background and post offer drug screenings required.