Speech Language Pathologist - PRN (58705)

Livingston Hospital; Salem (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to organize and provide speech therapy programs for patients of all ages. You will evaluate, design treatment plans, and communicate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and be licensed to practice in Kentucky. This role includes responsibilities such as patient evaluation, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of speech/language pathology.
• Must be willing to work with all age ranges from Pediatrics to Geriatrics.
• Licensed with the State of Kentucky to practice Speech Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's progress and reports for team review.
• Designs individualized treatment plans for functional needs.
• Maintains communication with Rehabilitation Team on performance.
• Conducts training in speech therapy techniques.
• Fills out patient billing forms and treatment notes.

Skills

Speech therapy techniques

Communication skills

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Livingston Hospital Rehab & Therapy Services - Salem, KY 42078

Education Level: Master Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Position Summary

Organizes, plans, and administers medically prescribed speech therapy programs in the hospital and outpatient clinic to assess and treat people who have speech, language, voice, and/or fluency disorders. Understands and provides age-appropriate care to all ages from pediatric, adolescent, adult and for geriatric patients.

Primary Responsibilities & Authorities

• Evaluates, records and reports on patient’s progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team and to the referral source that provided the patient for treatment.
• Designs and implements individualized treatment plans to address functional needs for each patient.
• Maintain open communication with the Rehabilitation Team regarding patient’s performance/progress. Initiates and maintains communication with interdisciplinary team regarding patient’s progress, needs, and discharge planning.
• Exhibit positive attitude and behaviors facilitating team work, efficiency, and care quality and promoting a favorable unit and company image.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel and other workers in speech therapy techniques and objectives. Must attend all mandatory in-services. Promotes and participates in performance improvement in-services.
• Responsible for filling out appropriate patient billing forms and treatment notes daily.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities)

• Graduate of an accredited school of speech/language pathology
• Must be willing to work with all age ranges from Pediatrics to Geriatrics.

Other Special Requirements (Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, etc.)

• Licensed with the State of Kentucky to practice Speech Therapy with at least a Master’s Degree from an accredited school in Speech Language Pathology and maintain eligibility for license renewal.
• BLS CPR

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift, sit, stand, stoop and walk without restriction.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled department or patient room.