Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Baptist Health; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN (As Needed)

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions

Job summary

Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in a hospital setting across diverse patient ages.

Required qualifications include a Master’s/Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, Kentucky licensure eligibility, CCC/CFY eligibility, and BLS certification; new grads welcome. Flexible days with emphasis on quality patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA-accredited program.
• New graduates accepted; experience preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for Kentucky licensure; CCC/CFY eligible.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients across age groups with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment programs and protocols.
• Document according to hospital policies and state regulations.
• Collaborate with department to meet goals and quality indicators.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Kentucky licensure eligibility

CCC/CFY eligibility

BLS certification

Job description

## Speech Language Pathologist - PRNApplylocations: Richmond, KYtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26103695**Summary****Job Description:****Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist****PRN - DAYS****Job Description:**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:* 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.**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: PRN (As Needed)*** 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.### *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!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.0:00 / 2:44### About UsFounded in 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky, Baptist Health is a full-spectrum health system dedicated to improving the health of the communities it serves. The Baptist Health family consists of 10 hospitals, employed and independent physicians, and more than 470 points of care, including outpatient facilities, physician practices and services, urgent care clinics, outpatient diagnostic and surgery centers, home care, fitness centers, and occupational medicine and physical therapy clinics.Baptist Health’s eight owned hospitals include more than 2,300 licensed beds in Corbin, Elizabethtown, La Grange, Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Richmond and New Albany, Indiana. Baptist Health also operates two joint venture hospitals: the 410-bed Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville in Madisonville, Kentucky with Deaconess Health System based in Evansville, Indiana, and the Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility with Encompass Health, based in Birmingham, Alabama.Baptist Health employs more than 24,000 people in Kentucky and surrounding states.Baptist Health is the first health system in the U.S. to have all of its hospitals recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center with either a Magnet or Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing excellence.Baptist Health’s employed provider network, Baptist Health Medical Group, has more than 1,820 employed providers offering care in 78 specialties, including approximately 862 physicians and 958 advanced practice clinicians. Baptist Health’s physician network also includes more than 2,000 independent physicians.**EEO Statement:** Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.