Speech Pathologist Jobs in Kansas
Speech Pathologist jobs in Kansas are concentrated in school districts, hospital systems, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics, with steady demand at the entry level through senior clinical positions. Wichita, Overland Park, and Topeka account for the largest share of openings, anchored by employers like Ascension Via Christi, The University of Kansas Health System, and USD 259 Wichita Public Schools. Pediatric language disorders, adult neurogenic communication deficits, and school-based services are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Evaluate, plan and provide therapeutic intervention as it relates to speech and language deficits in individuals with acquired brain injury.
- Administer speech and language evaluations
- Develop speech exercise programs
- Consult with and refer consumers to additional medical or educational services
- Know and implement all aspects of Minds Matter LLC. Philosophical principles for effective service delivery.
- Assist individuals to identify their needs and develop appropriate compensation techniques to accommodate the consequences of their brain injury.
- Test and evaluate consumers’ physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine best methods and strategies for speech therapies.
- Recommend changes in consumers work or living environments that is consistent with their needs.
- Evaluate consumers’ progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
- Educate consumer and family about various topics, such as communication techniques and other strategies to improve language
- Integrate employment, educational and independent living goals into therapy.
- Work closely with consumer and case manager to ascertain goals are being met.
- Train personal care assistants and transitional living specialist on how to provide for the needs of consumer during and after therapy sessions
- Provide services only as designated on each individual consumer’s plan of care.
- Design, create or requisition adaptive equipment consistent with consumers’ needs
- Work directly with consumers to improve skills in all aspects of their life goals.
- Maintain and turn in all documentation at assigned times.
- Educate families about the consequences of brain injury and communicate with them about goals and progress as needed.
- Attend all trainings and workshops to maintain ability to provide the most up to date, effective and evidence-based practice.
- Provide effective documentation that is legible, timely and appropriate to services provided to consumers.
- Be aware of departmental goals and objectives and take an active role in helping the department to attain goals.
- Schedule supervision meeting with therapy coordinator bi-monthly or as needed to review individual cases and departmental objectives/needs.
- Make initial contact within 48 hours of receipt of referral to schedule evaluation, which must be completed within 7 days of receipt of referral.
- Assist transitional living specialist in goal setting at initial evaluation/assessment and ongoing as you work with consumers and their goals change.
- Provide case managers with quarterly summaries related to goal attainment.
- Meet all policy and procedure requirements of Minds Matter LLC on time including completion of timesheets, mileage, quarterly summaries, and other reports.
- Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all consumers, co-workers, referral agents and representatives of other community agencies and services, including attendance at planning meetings, etc.
- Promote public relations throughout the agency and community for the program.
- Demonstrate a willingness to serve on agency and interagency task groups as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Minds Matter Supervisor.
- Provide care and maintenance for Minds Matter LLC issued computer or other equipment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- Internal: Daily with consumers, families and staff.
- External: Daily with outside agencies and consumer support systems.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Successful completion of a Speech Language Pathology Program from an accredited university.
- Must be currently eligible for the Clinical Fellowship Year
- Experience working with people with disabilities is appreciated.
- High degree of sensitivity toward all people
- Ability to deal professionally with persons on a one-to-one basis
- Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and assist with all aspects of therapy service delivery
- Excellent time management skills, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to give full attention to what others are saying
- Creativity
- Ability to take constructive criticism from supervisor and make need changes.
- Actively seeking ways to help people
- Customer service for consumers, families, staff and other entities
WORK LOCATION: Home and community
All duties, skills and abilities are considered essential unless otherwise noted. This job description is not an employment contract. This position may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Evaluate, plan and provide therapeutic intervention as it relates to speech and language deficits in individuals with acquired brain injury.
- Administer speech and language evaluations
- Develop speech exercise programs
- Consult with and refer consumers to additional medical or educational services
- Know and implement all aspects of Minds Matter LLC. Philosophical principles for effective service delivery.
- Assist individuals to identify their needs and develop appropriate compensation techniques to accommodate the consequences of their brain injury.
- Test and evaluate consumers’ physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine best methods and strategies for speech therapies.
- Recommend changes in consumers work or living environments that is consistent with their needs.
- Evaluate consumers’ progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
- Educate consumer and family about various topics, such as communication techniques and other strategies to improve language
- Integrate employment, educational and independent living goals into therapy.
- Work closely with consumer and case manager to ascertain goals are being met.
- Train personal care assistants and transitional living specialist on how to provide for the needs of consumer during and after therapy sessions
- Provide services only as designated on each individual consumer’s plan of care.
- Design, create or requisition adaptive equipment consistent with consumers’ needs
- Work directly with consumers to improve skills in all aspects of their life goals.
- Maintain and turn in all documentation at assigned times.
- Educate families about the consequences of brain injury and communicate with them about goals and progress as needed.
- Attend all trainings and workshops to maintain ability to provide the most up to date, effective and evidence-based practice.
- Provide effective documentation that is legible, timely and appropriate to services provided to consumers.
- Be aware of departmental goals and objectives and take an active role in helping the department to attain goals.
- Schedule supervision meeting with therapy coordinator bi-monthly or as needed to review individual cases and departmental objectives/needs.
- Make initial contact within 48 hours of receipt of referral to schedule evaluation, which must be completed within 7 days of receipt of referral.
- Assist transitional living specialist in goal setting at initial evaluation/assessment and ongoing as you work with consumers and their goals change.
- Provide case managers with quarterly summaries related to goal attainment.
- Meet all policy and procedure requirements of Minds Matter LLC on time including completion of timesheets, mileage, quarterly summaries, and other reports.
- Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all consumers, co-workers, referral agents and representatives of other community agencies and services, including attendance at planning meetings, etc.
- Promote public relations throughout the agency and community for the program.
- Demonstrate a willingness to serve on agency and interagency task groups as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Minds Matter Supervisor.
- Provide care and maintenance for Minds Matter LLC issued computer or other equipment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- Internal: Daily with consumers, families and staff.
- External: Daily with outside agencies and consumer support systems.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Successful completion of a Speech Language Pathology Program from an accredited university.
- Must be currently eligible for the Clinical Fellowship Year
- Experience working with people with disabilities is appreciated.
- High degree of sensitivity toward all people
- Ability to deal professionally with persons on a one-to-one basis
- Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and assist with all aspects of therapy service delivery
- Excellent time management skills, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to give full attention to what others are saying
- Creativity
- Ability to take constructive criticism from supervisor and make need changes.
- Actively seeking ways to help people
- Customer service for consumers, families, staff and other entities
WORK LOCATION: Home and community
All duties, skills and abilities are considered essential unless otherwise noted. This job description is not an employment contract. This position may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
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Speech Pathologist Job Market in Kansas
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in speech pathologist jobs across Kansas.
- Active Kansas speech-language pathologist license issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA
- Completed graduate clinical fellowship of at least 36 weeks post-graduation
- Experience with pediatric or adult populations depending on the clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in clinical or school environments
Speech Pathologist Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a speech pathologist in Kansas?
You must earn a master's degree in speech-language pathology, complete a supervised clinical fellowship, and obtain a license from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Kansas also requires a passing score on the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology exam. School-based positions additionally require a Kansas Department of Education educator license with a speech-language pathology endorsement, which is a separate credential from the clinical license.
How much do speech pathologists make in Kansas?
Speech pathologists in Kansas earn a median of about $80,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,390 for the lowest 10% to over $108,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire speech pathologists in Kansas?
Companies currently hiring speech pathologists in Kansas include Reliant Rehabilitation, Coordinated Therapy Solutions, and Voyage Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's largest health systems and school districts tend to post consistently throughout the year, making them reliable targets for both new graduates and experienced clinicians.
Which Kansas cities have the most speech pathologist jobs?
Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City hold the greatest concentration of speech pathologist openings in Kansas. Wichita drives volume as the state's largest city, supported by major health systems and one of the largest school districts in Kansas, while Overland Park and Topeka generate steady demand through suburban district growth and regional medical centers.
Are there remote speech pathologist jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're less common than in desk-based fields because most speech pathology work requires direct patient or student contact. About 17% of speech pathologist openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth roles most common in adult home health evaluations and some school-based telepractice positions serving rural districts.
How can I get hired as a speech pathologist in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a clinical fellowship year position, which is a required post-graduate step and the primary way Kansas employers bring in new clinicians. Large school districts like USD 259 Wichita and USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden regularly hire fellowship-year and provisional-license candidates. Ascension Via Christi and The University of Kansas Health System also post new-graduate openings in acute care and outpatient settings. Holding a valid Kansas provisional license and demonstrating clinical clock hours from your graduate program are the credentials that open doors at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to speech pathologist jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to speech pathologist jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your credentials and preferred setting, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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