Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatrics Full Time

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.

You will develop individualized therapy plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient function and safety. The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a valid SLP license, and 2–3 years of paid experience; BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders or related field.
• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of paid experience in the field; part-time/PRN prorated.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to improve function and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to coordinate care.
• Document accurately and maintain coding/billing for encounters.
• Mentor students and new staff; participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Treatment planning

Education to patients/families

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology (preferred)

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for independently evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders using evidence-based practices. Develops and implements individualized therapy plans to improve patient function, safety, and quality of life. Demonstrates advanced clinical competence in a variety of settings and serves as a resource for interdisciplinary collaboration. Provides education to patients, families, and caregivers, ensuring understanding and participation in therapy goals. Maintains compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards while contributing to departmental quality improvement and mentoring initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders using clinical and instrumental diagnostic tools.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that address patient-specific needs and support measurable functional outcomes.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning in managing complex or comorbid communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provides skilled therapeutic interventions, including compensatory strategies, restorative exercises, and use of assistive communication devices.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on communication techniques, swallowing safety, and home exercise programs to support ongoing progress.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, coding, and billing for all patient encounters.
• Assists in training, mentoring, and orientation of students, new staff, and rehabilitation team members.
• Participates in quality improvement, program development, and professional development activities to enhance patient care and departmental performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders, speech-language pathology, or a related field
• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field is preferred

Experience Requirement

• 2-3 years of experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

• Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) license
• Valid Certified or in the process of Certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified required within 90 days of the hire date

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; cuts/punctures; bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and working with combative or violent people.

Department

Speech Therapy

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, Kentucky

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