Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist: Patient-Centered Rehab

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a licensed therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred to the facility. The role involves developing and implementing treatment plans, delivering services, and coordinating discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will communicate patient progress to physicians and therapy staff, monitor outcomes, and ensure documentation and billing compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: BS, MS or Doctorate level degree from accredited college or University (required)
• Experience: Varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility (required)
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for treatment modification
• Communicates patient status with physicians and therapy customers
• Maintains effective working relations with patients, family, internal and external customers
• Ensures compliant documentation and billing practices
• Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students as appropriate
• Participates in program development and quality improvement activities
• Escalates equipment and supply needs through proper channels

Skills

Time management

Physician relations

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Clinical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS/Doctorate in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Revenue cycle systems

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a licensed therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred to the facility. The role involves developing and implementing treatment plans, delivering services, and coordinating discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will communicate patient progress to physicians and therapy staff, monitor outcomes, and ensure documentation and billing compliance.