Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

BHS; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Fimp Decisions

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for PRN day shifts. The role focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders across patient ages in a hospital setting.

Requirements include a Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, Kentucky licensure or eligibility, ASHA CCC or CFY eligibility, and BLS certification. Clinical flexibility and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA‑accredited program.
• New graduates accepted; experience preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for Kentucky licensure and ASHA CCC or CFY eligible.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement treatment programs for referred patients.
• Contribute to development and upgrading of treatment programs and protocols.
• Develop and achieve departmental goals, objectives, and performance indicators.
• Complete position responsibilities per established guidelines and timelines.
• Complete documentation per state regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in the departmental operational plan.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Masters or Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Summary

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a critical role in hospital settings, working with patients across various age groups and medical conditions. Their primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders. Their duties can vary, but include:

Job Description

• Responsible for the evaluation and/or implementation of a treatment program for all referred patients.
• Responsible for contributing to the development and the upgrading of treatment programs and protocols.
• Responsible for the development and achievement of departmental goals, objectives, and performance improvement indicators.
• Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within appropriate time frame.
• The PT will complete documentation according to applicable national and state regulations as well as hospital and departmental policies.
• The therapist will participate in departmental operational plan.

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

PRN - DAYS

Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Communication Disorders for Speech Pathology from an accredited institution by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
• New graduates accepted but experience is preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky and Certified.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellowship Year Eligible.
• BLS Certification Required.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.