Speech Language Pathologist

Easterseals Bluegrass; Lexington (KY); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Speech Language Pathologist at Easterseals Bluegrass provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders across ages. This on-site Lexington role focuses on evidence-based therapy in outpatient and program settings, collaborating with families and an interdisciplinary team to support functional communication and safe swallowing.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, documenting services, and participating in care planning

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Speech Language Pathologist in Kentucky.
• CCC-SLP from ASHA or eligibility in progress is preferred.
• Clinical expertise in Speech Therapy and treatment of Speech disorders with ability to design individualized interventions.
• Experience managing Dysphagia including assessment and safe swallowing strategies.
• Experience with Communication Disorders focusing on functional communication.
• Experience with Language Disorders (receptive and expressive).
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with individuals with special healthcare needs or interdisciplinary therapy settings is beneficial.

Mansioni

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and deliver evidence-based speech and language therapy.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Document services and participate in care planning meetings.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and licensure renewal.

Conoscenze

Speech Therapy

Dysphagia

Communication Disorders

Language Disorders

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Formazione

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

KY state licensure

CCC-SLP credential or eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

At Easterseals Bluegrass, we are committed to ensuring that people of all ages, abilities, and life circumstances can play, learn, work, and live fully in their community. We focus on opening pathways to opportunity for children and adults with special healthcare needs, promoting a more inclusive and supportive environment. Our services include early education, outpatient therapy, medically based day programs, and adaptive recreation tailored to diverse needs. We strive to see each person as an individual and empower them to realize their full potential. Team members join a mission-driven organization that values respect, inclusion, and person-centered care.

Role Description

The Speech Language Pathologist is a full-time, on-site role based in Lexington, KY. This role is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders for individuals across age groups and abilities. Day-to-day tasks include conducting assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based speech and language therapy in outpatient and program settings. The Speech Language Pathologist will collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support functional communication and safe swallowing in daily life. Documentation of services, participation in care planning meetings, and ongoing professional development are also key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in Speech Therapy and treatment of Speech disorders, with the ability to design and implement individualized interventions.
• Knowledge and experience in managing Dysphagia, including assessment, treatment, and safe swallowing strategies.
• Experience working with Communication Disorders, focusing on functional communication across verbal and nonverbal modalities.
• Proficiency in assessing and treating Language Disorders, including receptive and expressive language challenges.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Speech Language Pathologist in Kentucky.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or eligibility in progress is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and collaboration skills, with a commitment to inclusive, person-centered care.
• Experience working with individuals with special healthcare needs or in interdisciplinary therapy settings is beneficial.