Speech Language Pathologist/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide consultation, assessment, evaluation and treatment in UK Hospital areas. You will deliver high-quality customer service to patients and families while collaborating with providers and staff.

The role also supports resource assessment and optimization for department operations. Required KY license and registration; CCC eligibility considered.

Qualifications

• KY license and registration required.
• ASHA CCC eligibility preferred.
• CCC eligibility with licensure in KY is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, assessment, evaluation and treatment to patients in UK Hospital areas.
• Maintain excellent customer service to patients, families, providers and coworkers through professional courtesy.
• Assist managerial staff in assessing resources and redistributing or enhancing resources.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Kentucky Speech-language Pathology (SLP) License and Registration, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) eligible

Physical Requirements

Pushing, pulling, lifting, and sitting

Shift

Day Shift. Some weekends, according to department needs.

Job Summary

Provide consultation, assessment, evaluation and treatment to patients within UK Hospital areas. Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, providers, co-workers (internal and external) by using professional courtesy. To assist the managerial staff in assessing resources and assist in processes to redistribute or enhance resources.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

KY license and eligible for ASHA clinical fellowship or certificate of clinical competence.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/20/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you currently hold OR are you able to obtain it by start date a Kentucky Speech-language Pathology (SLP) License and Registration, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a healthcare setting.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter