Adult Speech & Language Pathologist PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in Louisville, KY to evaluate and implement speech therapy across various patient demographics including pediatric and geriatric populations. Responsibilities include assessing therapy needs, maintaining documentation, and providing clinical leadership. Candidates must possess a Master's degree and be certified in Speech Language Pathology. A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting is desired. This role requires a commitment to continued professional development and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Certification within 24 months post-hire is necessary.
• Must have KY Speech Language Pathology license.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient speech therapy needs.
• Document patient treatments and interactions.
• Manage patient care assignments and departmental operations.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Documentation

Clinical Leadership

Education

Master Degree

Certified Speech Language Pathology (National)

Speech Language Pathology (KY)

Job description

Responsibilities

The role of the Speech Language Pathologist is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family speech therapy needs for patients aged neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years); maintains documentation on patient treatments. The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate, assess, plan, and implement treatment according to the findings. Addresses educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient and departmental operations; acts in a clinical leadership role; applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions; performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master Degree
• Certified Speech Language Pathology (National) Must obtain Certified Speech Language Pathology (National) within 24 months of hire
• Speech Language Pathology (KY)

Desired:

• One year speech/language pathology in a healthcare setting.
• Doctorate Degree