Speech-Language Pathologist / Outpatient

Ardent Health

1 month ago

Topeka, KansasFull TimePathology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus as a Speech-Language Pathologist / Outpatient in United States. Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Outpatient Speech Pathologist in Topeka, KS. Why Join Us?

Key Responsibilities

Performs speech and language, swallowing, and cognitive evaluations.

Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.

Promotes speech and language pathology services and professional development throughout the organization and community.

Requirements

Job Requirements: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Active license in the State of Kansas Preferred Job Requirements: Previous medical setting or rehabilitation setting experience Experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits & Compensation

-, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team: The University of Kansas Health System St.

Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus as a Speech-Language Pathologist / Outpatient.

Key Skills

Speech EvaluationLanguage EvaluationSwallowing EvaluationCognitive EvaluationCare Plan EstablishmentClinical SupervisionProfessional DevelopmentBLS CertificationComputer ApplicationsMicrosoft Office

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist / Outpatient at Ardent Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Ardent Health is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Topeka, Kansas.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Evaluation, Language Evaluation, Swallowing Evaluation, Cognitive Evaluation, Care Plan Establishment, Clinical Supervision, Professional Development, BLS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech-Language Pathologist will perform evaluations related to speech, language, swallowing, and cognition, establishing care plans in line with ASHA standards and Kansas state regulations. This role also involves providing clinical supervision to support staff and promoting professional develo...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Comprehensive Health Benefits, Tuition Assistance, Career Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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