Speech-Language Pathologist: Transform Lives Through Communication

UK St. Claire; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

UK St. Claire is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in Morehead, Kentucky to independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.

You will develop individualized therapy plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient function and safety. The role requires 2–3 years of experience, an SLP license or ASHA certification in progress, and the ability to mentor staff while contributing to quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• SLP license or certification with ASHA preferred or in progress.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders using clinical and instrumental diagnostic tools.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that address patient-specific needs and support measurable functional outcomes.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning in managing complex or comorbid communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provides skilled therapeutic interventions, including compensatory strategies, restorative exercises, and use of assistive communication devices.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on communication techniques, swallowing safety, and home exercise programs to support ongoing progress.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
• Mantains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, coding, and billing for all patient encounters.
• Assists in training, mentoring, and orientation of students, new staff, and rehabilitation team members.
• Participates in quality improvement, program development, and professional development activities to enhance patient care and departmental performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & coding

Patient & family education

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EMR systems

SLP assessment tools

Job description

UK St. Claire is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in Morehead, Kentucky to independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.

You will develop individualized therapy plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient function and safety. The role requires 2–3 years of experience, an SLP license or ASHA certification in progress, and the ability to mentor staff while contributing to quality improvement and