Speech Therapist

Providence-Pointe-Healthcare; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Collaborative In-House Rehabilitation

Job summary

Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, Kentucky, seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The SLP will evaluate and treat elders with communication, cognitive- linguistic, and swallowing disorders, developing individualized plans to promote independence and safety.

Join an award-winning facility with a collaborative in-house rehab team. Kentucky licensure or eligibility and CCC-SLP are preferred; prior geriatrics experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Kentucky SLP license or eligibility for licensure.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Geriatric rehabilitation or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills; commitment to person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each elder's needs and goals.
• Provide dysphagia treatment and recommend safe swallowing strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, and rehabilitation teams to coordinate care.
• Educate elders, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Participate in care planning and discharge recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Kentucky SLP license or eligibility

ASHA CCC-SLP (preferred)

Job description

Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Providence Pointe Healthcare | Paducah, Kentucky

Employment Type: [Full-Time]

Join an Award-Winning Team That Makes a Difference!

At Providence Pointe Healthcare, we believe communication, independence, and quality of life are essential to exceptional care. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team!

For more than 40 years, Providence Pointe has proudly served Western Kentucky, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long‑term care.

Our Awards & Recognition:

• 2025 AHCA/NCAL Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award
• AHCA Quality Initiative Tier One Recognition for reducing hospital readmissions
• Paducah Sun Readers' Choice Award – Best Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center for seven consecutive years
• 2018 Deficiency-Free Survey Recognition
• History of 4- and 5-Star CMS Quality Ratings

Position Overview

The Speech‑Language Pathologist evaluates and treats elders with communication, cognitive‑linguistic, and swallowing disorders. Working alongside our interdisciplinary team, the SLP develops individualized treatment plans to promote independence, safety, and meaningful improvements in quality of life.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each elder's needs and goals.
• Provide dysphagia treatment and recommend safe swallowing strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, and rehabilitation teams to coordinate care.
• Educate elders, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Participate in care planning and discharge recommendations.

Why Join Providence Pointe?

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative, Supportive In‑House Rehabilitation Team
• Opportunity to Work in an Award‑Winning Healthcare Community

Benefits are subject to employment status and plan eligibility.

Help Every Voice Be Heard!

At Providence Pointe Healthcare, our therapists do more than provide treatment. They help elders reconnect, regain confidence, and achieve greater independence.

Providence Pointe Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Kentucky SLP license or eligibility for licensure.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) preferred.
• Skilled nursing or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to person‑centered care.