Speech Therapist - Lourdes Hospital

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and family leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health's Lourdes Hospital seeks a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across ages. The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluations, tailored therapy plans, and education for patients and families.

The ideal candidate will have current state licensure and CCC-SLP is preferred at hire with completion within one year; BLS is also valued for certain sites.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice (required).
• CCC-SLP certification preferred at hire, required within one year.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for certain sites.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge plans based on assessments.
• Administer speech language pathology treatments tailored to patient needs.
• Design rehabilitative programs addressing language, articulation, swallowing, cognition.
• Educate patients and families on home continuation of therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and participate in care conferences.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Mercy Health

About us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Speech Language Pathologist — Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They conduct thorough evaluations, design treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
• Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, as well as memory and cognition.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborating with healthcare team members and participating in patient care conferences.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Licensing & Certifications:

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice (required)

Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (preferred at hire, required within one year)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Experience:

years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Training:

None

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What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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