Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute Care & Rehab

Jefferson Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Speech Language Pathologist at Jefferson Health provides evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients across acute care, skilled facilities, and outpatient settings. The role collaborates with other professionals to coordinate care and uphold the system's mission and values.

Requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, state license, and BLS/CPR certification; 0–2 years of clinical practice (1 year preferred).

Qualifications

• SLP: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Experience: 0–2 years of clinical practice required; 1 year preferred.
• SLP: CCC in Speech-Language Pathology required; State License required; BLS/CPR certification required through the AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatments and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Plan, organize and deliver treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Record and document health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapy planning

Discharge planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

BLS CPR certification

Job description

The Speech Language Pathologist at Jefferson Health provides evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients across acute care, skilled facilities, and outpatient settings. The role collaborates with other professionals to coordinate care and uphold the system's mission and values.

Requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, state license, and BLS/CPR certification; 0–2 years of clinical practice (1 year preferred).