Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist: Elevate Patient Care

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a licensed therapist responsible for evaluating and treating patients referred to the facility.

You will develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with physicians, therapy team, and support staff to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include a BS, MS, or Doctorate from an accredited program, Kentucky or Indiana licensure, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or Doctorate degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed or eligible in Kentucky or Indiana as appropriate to facility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures.
• Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients).
• Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with, patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on the department/facility by consistently working to provide cost effective treatment programming to served populations.
• Ensures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures.

Education

BS, MS or Doctorate level degree from accredited college or University (required)

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a licensed therapist responsible for evaluating and treating patients referred to the facility.

You will develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with physicians, therapy team, and support staff to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include a BS, MS, or Doctorate from an accredited program, Kentucky or Indiana licensure, and BLS certification.