Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Protouch Staffing; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Professional Development Assistance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join a pediatric therapy team in Owensboro, KY. The role focuses on evaluating and treating children to enhance communication, feeding, swallowing, and cognitive skills.

The successful candidate will develop individualized plans, work with families and educators, and maintain thorough documentation in a collaborative clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Kentucky Speech-Language Pathologist license required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients with speech, language, feeding, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Assess speech and language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing functioning.
• Provide therapy to improve speech production, language, voice, and communication skills.
• Educate families and collaborate with educators and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Kentucky SLP License

Job description

Summary
We are seeking a dedicated

Location: Owensboro, KY
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Setting: Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a pediatric therapy team focused on helping children improve their communication, cognitive, feeding, and swallowing skills. The therapist will provide comprehensive evaluations and treatment services while collaborating with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients with speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing difficulties.
• Provide therapy to improve speech production, language development, voice quality, and communication skills.
• Support patients with feeding, swallowing, dyslexia, sensory, and assistive technology needs as appropriate.
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate documentation, evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and patient records.
• Participate in clinical coordination activities and support a positive therapy environment.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Speech-Language Pathologist License (Required).
• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing services to children and/or adolescents.
• Strong knowledge of speech and language assessments, treatment techniques, feeding and swallowing disorders, assistive technology, and dyslexia interventions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Professional Development Assistance.
• Continuing Education Opportunities.
• Supportive Team Environment.