Speech-Language Pathologist - Arrowhead West
7/29/24

$5,000 New Hire Bonus
Responsible for screening/assessing children’s functional developmental levels; planning and implementing age-appropriate interventions to meet child and family objectives through an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP); Provides recommendations and coaching support to the families, caregivers, partner programs and team members.  Serves as a Family Service Coordinator by assisting families with family related needs.  All services are provided in the child’s home or other natural settings and as outlined in the Part C Program Manual for Infant and Toddlers in Kansas.
 
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of Kansas licensure within discipline.
Valid Kansas driver’s license.
 
Preferred:
Experience in a special education setting and working with infants and toddlers.
 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex and technical tasks. Operating standard office equipment, including pertinent computer software; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
 
Knowledge to perform basic math, review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired outcomes and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
 
Ability to schedule several home visits, activities and/or meetings. Flexibility is required to work independently or as part of a team in a wide variety of circumstances; work with a significant diversity of individuals; adapt to changing situations; maintain confidentiality; meet deadlines and translate developmental information into meaning learning activities.
Salary is determined by the Special Education Cooperative’s salary schedule with a salary range of $64,374 - $85,190. Excellent benefit package, including paid time off (PTO), health insurance (an individual plan is provided, with the option to purchase additional dependent coverage), Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS), 403b plan options, Section 125 (cafeteria plan) benefit options, opportunities for paid continued education and personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Position is based in Dodge City, Kansas with travel required to area counties. 
 
To be considered, please go to our website at www.arrowheadwest.org and complete an application.
 
EOE
 
For more information or questions, please contact Erica DeAnda-Soltero at 620-225-5177.

Audiologist - Olathe
7/1/2024

SALARY: Placement made within agency guidelines salary schedule depending upon
qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

EMPLOYMENT DATE: Open Until Filled
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 3:45 pm; this position may require attendance at
special events outside of normal working hours; 212 duty days

JOB DESCRIPTION: The role of an Audiologist is to administer the appropriate audiology services, including comprehensive audiological evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, assisting with hearing aid supplies, and other assistive hearing technology. Excellent communication skills are an essential function of this position.

• Administer the state Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) Program, including but not limited to
  • maintaining inventory of all equipment and its present assignment;
  • purchasing new and replacement equipment;
  • coordinating equipment requests and distribution, including repair and replacement of equipment as needed;
  • overseeing the billing process of HAT services;
  • collaborating with LEA staff and parents as consulting audiologist as needed and/or when none is available locally; conducting training and professional development to local staff and parents on the benefits and limits of HAT and how to use and troubleshoot equipment;
  • interpreting evaluations to parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s), students, staff, and as required and applicable; and
  • conduct some overnight travel as appropriate to properly facilitate the program
• Audiological services including, but not limited to
  • evaluating, maintaining, and repairing hearing aids as approved by parents;
  • communicating with parents and staff as needed;
  • coordinating calibration of audiological equipment; 
  • completing audiological diagnostic evaluations as prescribed by the IEP process as needed, Outreach consultative and testing services, and/or requests using calibrated equipment and standardized tests and test materials; providing assessment results and reports to the evaluation team for prospective students or students referred to KSD for re-evaluation by other school systems;
  • completing all required reports including but not limited to student comprehensive reevaluations, progress monitoring, IEPs, department reports, etc. on time and per applicable laws and maintaining current school records;
• Attend all required meetings; use appropriate communication skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree or Doctorate in Audiology required; Kansas audiologist licensure (or eligibility) required; Kansas hearing aid licensure is preferred; one year experience in a clinical or educational setting, preferred.
Fluency in English and American Sign Language (or willingness to learn) (ASL and English skills will be assessed); fluency in Spanish is a bonus
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All offers of employment from Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) are contingent upon background check results and any applicable workplace references. Background checks are completed via the KS Bureau of Investigation, Backgrounds Plus consents, Kansas Department of Children and Family Services, and Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Registry. KSD may contact previous employers for workplace references. Within 30 days of employment, a tuberculosis test (and any applicable treatment), as well as a health certificate must be completed by a medical provider at the cost of the employee. 

APPLICATION: Open Until Filled. For consideration, request an official KSD application or visit our website at www.ksdeaf.org/Employment and apply for KSD’s review; copies of all college transcripts and licenses will be required.

CONTACT: Human Resource Office
Voice: 913-210-8114
Videophone: 913-324-5850
Fax: 913-791-0557
E-Mail: hr@kssdb.org

TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS
KSD AND KSSB EMBRACE DIVERSITY
UPDATED 06/26/2024

Clinical Audiologist - Lawrence
5/8/2024

Lawrence Otolaryngology Associates is seeking a Clinical Audiologist for our busy ENT clinic in Lawrence, KS. The Audiologist is responsible for providing hearing services for patients of all ages in a private medical setting. Services include diagnostic evaluations for both pediatric and adult patients, vestibular testing and hearing aid evaluations, fittings and adjustments.  Full-time and part-time positions available.

Responsibilities include:

• Administers and interprets comprehensive diagnostic testing
• Recommend additional testing, hearing aid consultations, or preventative measures, such as custom earplugs, as needed.
• Recommend appropriate amplification for patient’s hearing loss and lifestyle.
• Order and program hearing aids prior to patient’s fitting appointment.
• Complete in-house repairs as needed.
• Additional opportunities include tinnitus treatment and VNG/ENG testing and interpretation

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate (Au.D) graduate degree.
• Holds and maintains licensure in Audiology from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
• Holds and maintains licensure for fitting and dispensing hearing aids from the Kansas Board of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments.
• Knowledge and proficiency working with different styles of hearing aids and hearing aid software.

If you are looking to become part of a compassionate team in a well-established, private practice and would like to join our team, please email your resume to ckelly@lawoto.com

Speech-Language Pathologist - Southeast Kansas
3/11/24

Join a dynamic team of SLPs serving kids in 13 districts in Southeast Kansas dedicated to a collaborative atmosphere. We have a competitive benefit package and salary schedule, manageable caseload size, continuing education opportunities, licensure reimbursement, and options for tuition assistance for dedicated years of service.

We provide in-person and teletherapy services with options available in the following districts: Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Galena, Riverton, Labette County, Northeast, Southeast, and Oswego.  Reach out today.

Contact: Jennifer Thompson, SEK Interlocal #637, 400 N. Pine, Pittsburg, KS 66762.  620-235-3180

Speech-Language Pathologist - Newton
3/6/24

Direct link to Newton applications:
https://www.applitrack.com/newtonk12/onlineapp/

Additional information:

• Speech Pathologist are on teacher contract plus
• paid plan period around $2000
• $600 for being certified in their field (we hoping to increase this with the upcoming negotiated agreement)
• Access to Speech Toolkit, monthly SLP meetings, SLP driven Professional Development, an Autism Team, and stipends for overloads

QUALIFICATIONS:    

1. Current KDHE Speech-Language Pathologist license or would consider a Clinical Fellowship Year applicant
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL:   To help reduce or eliminate speech impediments that interfere with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
2. Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech/language and hearing handicapped children.
3. Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
4. Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
5. Provides screening to identify speech handicapped children at regular intervals and at specified levels.
6. Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
7. Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech or language handicaps.
8. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.
9. Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
10. Provides inservice education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement.
11. Keeps thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school provided speech services.
12. Maintains lists of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services.
13. Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment supplies.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: 

• Ability to provide individualized programs of therapy to correct existing speech or language handicaps
• Ability to observe and refer suspected and identified speech and language impairments
• Ability to assess and diagnose speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments

• Ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable, patient-focused audiologist who is comfortable seeing a wide range of ear pathologies
• Outpatient only with outreach opportunities and ideal schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Work cohesively with ENT team including physician, physician assistant, and additional audiologist
• Candidate must be licensed in audiology by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and by the Kansas Board of Hearing Aid Examiners
• Job duties will include a full range of diagnostic hearing and vestibular testing including audiograms, VNG, ABR, and OAE testing
• Must be proficient in evaluating hearing of pre-school children through adults
• Salina Regional ENT and Audiology has two audio booths and state-of-the-art vestibular technology that can test vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, electrocochleography, vestibular head impulse test, and videonystagmography
• SRHC is a non-profit, 501(c)3 facility and qualifies under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Competitive base salary with production bonus
• Loan repayment
• CEU time off & allowance
• Vacation
• Group life insurance
• Paid professional liability insurance
• Retirement plus match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Regional health center with three critical access hospitals; North Central Kansas Medical Center, Lindsborg Community Hospital and Memorial Health System
• High functioning Level III Trauma Center with 8 operating rooms
• HFAP Certified Primary Stroke Center & Accredited Chest Pain Center through the American College of Cardiology
• Average patient census is 150-160
• 100% private patient rooms with lifts
• 18 bed ICU with intensivist coverage
• Solid financial stability
• Salina Regional Medical Group employs 90+ physicians and 70+ APP’s
• Specialties available for patients include; 24/7 cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, neurology, orthopedic surgery & more!
• Great work environment & resources as the average physician tenure is 17 years!
• Salina has a population of 50,000 but due to its location, pulls in patients from a region of 250,000!
• SRHC is a non-profit, 501©3 facility and qualifies under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

• Located in the heart of Kansas, population 50,000
• Regional airport with daily flights to Denver & Chicago
• GREAT schools and fantastic community to raise a family
• Large farming and industrial community
• Like the outdoors? Close to many golf courses, lakes, hiking trails & state parks
• Great options for arts & entertainment
• Hobbies? We have them! Golf, disc golf, hiking, biking, running, theatre, dancing, skiing, boating, camping, exploring, shopping, cultural events, spirituality, aviation, semi-professional football team, drive in theatre, swimming, photography, dining, history, pottery and much, much more.
• Ideal location as Salina is 1.5 hours north of Wichita, 2.5 hours west of Kansas City, 4 hours from Omaha, NE & 6 hours to Denver, CO.  

Audiology Private Practice for Sale - Hays, KS
8/3/23
Audiology private practice for sale so the owner can retire. Established in 1987 in Hays, Kansas. The practice is very busy 5 days a week with hearing evaluations along with hearing aid dispensing and services. Also, a community care provider for the VA. Successfully serving several counties in northwestern Kansas, located midway between Kansas City and Denver on I-70. Includes ownership of property and equipment. Be your own boss and make this opportunity your own! Contact June Knittel for more details at 785-628-2514.

Speech Language Pathologist