Speech Pathologist - Day Shift, Full Time (IDD Unit)

Covenant Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a Covenant Health division, is hiring a Speech Pathologist for Unit C - IDD. This full-time, day-shift position involves evaluating and treating patients, creating plans, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requires Tennessee SLP licensure (CF acceptable) and CPR. Candidates should demonstrate patient-family education, documentation accuracy, and commitment to evidence-based practice within our Covenant Health system.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Tennessee required (SLP license or CF); CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations (initial, progress, discharge); establishes treatment plans and goals.
• Coordinates with medical staff regarding progress and discharge planning.
• Maintains patient documentation and adheres to chart audits and guidelines.
• Cares for age-specific needs; participates in quality improvement and scholarly activities.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Patient care

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

License: TN SLP or CF

Tools

CPR certification

ASHA credential

Job description

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a Covenant Health division, is hiring a Speech Pathologist for Unit C - IDD. This full-time, day-shift position involves evaluating and treating patients, creating plans, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requires Tennessee SLP licensure (CF acceptable) and CPR. Candidates should demonstrate patient-family education, documentation accuracy, and commitment to evidence-based practice within our Covenant Health system.