Speech Language Pathologist

Saint Joseph Hospital - London; London (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph London is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders to markedly improve patient quality of life. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations for referred patients, implement individualized treatment plans, contribute to program development, and ensure documentation meets Joint Commission and CARF standards.

The role requires advanced clinical knowledge, strong diagnostic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Prior student or work experience in a rehab setting.
• KY license/ credentials required upon hire; CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for referred patients and diagnose speech and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and modify them as needed.
• Contribute to program development and departmental goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Document all care accurately to meet Joint Commission and CARF standards.
• Collaborate with the therapy team and communicate effectively about patient progress.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient communication

Documentation

Rehab setting experience

Education

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA-accredited)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the therapist and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient’s potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards.
• Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Of Science Speech Pathology from a school accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. and Prior student or work experience in a Rehab setting., upon hire
• Speech Language Pathologist: KY, upon hire and
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).

CHI Health Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.