Speech & Language Pathologist PRN, Norton West Louisville Hospital, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Louisville seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and implement speech therapy for patients of all ages. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, relevant certifications, and a commitment to improving health equity. Responsibilities include patient management and departmental leadership.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Certified Speech Language Pathology (National) within 24 months of hire.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathology in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient speech therapy needs.
• Manage patient care assignments and departmental operations.
• Act in a clinical leadership role.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient care management

Education

Master Degree

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating 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.

Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood, and Norton West Louisville Hospital is an example of that commitment put into action. Opening November of 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is being built at 850 South 28th Street and will offer comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms and imaging technology. It will serve both adults and children. It’s designed with the voice of the community in mind, and will change health care for generations to come.

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