Speech Language Pathologist

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kentucky is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech and language assessments and treatment using evidence-based techniques in developmentally appropriate contexts.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage families as part of the care plan, document evaluations and charges promptly, and mentor clinical staff while maintaining required licensure and certifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Arkansas license is required.
• ASHA CCC or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Legal right to work in the United States on start date.
• License or certificate required for application.
• Screenings including background checks and drug tests may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language assessments and treatment using evidence-based techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage families in care.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment, and education promptly and accurately.
• Serve as educator/mentor and educate other disciplines within the organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

• Provide speech-language assessments and treatment using evidence-based techniques in a naturalistic, developmentally appropriate manner
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively within the team
• Engage families as members of the treatment team
• Participate in multidisciplinary and department communication, patient care discussions, and meetings
• Provide education, including serving as a clinical instructor or mentor and educating other disciplines within UAMS and/or the community
• Document patient evaluation, treatment, and education and submit accurate, timely charges according to regulatory policies
• Provide comprehensive patient evaluations using appropriate tests and measures
• Formulate individualized plans of care, including speech/language assessment and age-appropriate vision/hearing screenings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Serve children with special healthcare needs ages six weeks to five years in intensive-intervention pediatric day healthcare clinics

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• Must have Arkansas license
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence, or eligibility pending completion of Clinical Fellowship Year
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• License or Certificate required for application
• Subject to Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, and Sex Offender Registry screening
• Subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Speech-Language Pathology through evidence-based assessments and treatment, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging families in the care process. Holds necessary licensure and certifications to provide comprehensive evaluations and individualized care plans for children with special healthcare needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Speech Language Pathology
• Arkansas License
• ASHA Certificate Of Clinical Competence
• Patient Evaluation And Treatment
• Family Engagement

Hard Skills

• Speech-Language Assessment
• Individualized Plans Of Care
• Developmentally Appropriate Treatment
• Evidence-Based Techniques
• Patient Documentation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• ASHA Certificate Of Clinical Competence
• Clinical Fellowship Year Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Pediatric Day Healthcare Clinics
• Special Healthcare Needs
• Multidisciplinary Team
• Regulatory Policies
• Background Check Screening