Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN (As Needed)

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN days) to evaluate and treat adults and children with cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care and education.

The SLP II will develop plans, counsel patients and caregivers, and participate in research activities that improve outcomes and efficiency of treatment in our clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC-SLP certification must be obtained within 9 months (full-time) or 18 months (part-time).
• Current and valid Kentucky SLP license.
• Maintain CCC from ASHA.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for adults and pediatric patients with cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and modify evidence-based treatment plans and therapy procedures.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on disorders, progress, and home programs.
• Communicate patient needs and progress with the treatment team to support multidisciplinary care.
• Support collaborative research and apply findings to practice.

Skills

CCC-SLP

KY Licensure

BLS

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

## Speech Language Pathologist PRNApplylocations: Lexington, KYtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26105115**Summary****Job Description:**The Speech Pathology Department provides evaluation and therapeutic services for patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. The department works collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered interventions that support communication, safety, and overall quality of life across the continuum of care.Speech-Language PathologistPRN, DaysThe Speech-Language Pathologist II (SLP) is responsible for identifying, assessing, and treating patientswith cognitive communication and/or swallowing disorders. The SLP also provides counseling/ education topatients, caregivers, and staff regarding cognitive-communication and/ or swallowing disorders.Job Description:* Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for adults who exhibit cognitive-communication disorders and for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adults who exhibit feeding/ swallowing disorders. These assessments incorporate both formal and informal test procedures. Diagnostic conclusions and recommendations are based upon test results, clinical observations, background/ history, and information from other specialist, patients, and caregivers.* Develop appropriate treatment plans and bases treatment methods and procedures on a definitive rationale, as an ongoing process, adapting to meet the patient’s needs.* Counsel patients and caregivers regarding the cognitive-communicative/ swallow disorder. Discuss progress and recommends follow-up services and/ or provides instruction for carry-over and/ or home programs, with patient’s and caregivers upon discharge.* Communicate patient care needs, progress, and plans with the treatment team members to support the interdisciplinary team model for optimal treatment outcomes.* Support collaborative and multidisciplinary research; applies research findings to practice and encourages, participates in, and promotes research activities that establish the outcomes of patient-management.Requirements:* Masters Degree-Speech Language Pathology* Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) Must be obtained within 9 months for fulltime employees and 18 months for part-time employees.* Current and valid license to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Kentucky* Maintain Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)* Must obtain BLS within 30 daysBenefits: PRN (As Needed)* Preventive Plan* Retirement Plans### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*