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Speech Pathologist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

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Other On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Edgewood, Kentucky

Quick overview

The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders across all patient ages, while also providing education to staff, patients, and families. Responsibilities include maintaining productivity standards, participating in performance improvement, and demonstrating respect and empathy in all patient and colleague encounters.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or be eligible during the clinical fellowship year. A valid Speech/Language Pathology license in the state of work is mandatory, along with required adult inpatient experience and specialized knowledge in areas like dysphagia and voice treatment.

postgraduate degreeDiagnosisEvaluationProgram DevelopmentSpeech PathologyPerformance ImprovementTreatmentSwallowing DisordersAugmentative Communication DevicesVoice EvaluationOutcomes MeasurementVideofluoroscopy

Job description

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Hours: 0 💙 Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do. 🌟 Benefits That Support You We invest in you — personally and professionally.

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- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days. - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules - Retirement savings with employer match - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs -
Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
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Summary: Evaluate, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages. Provides education to staff, patients, and families. Actively participates in performance improvement, outcomes measurement, program development, interdisciplinary committees as well as provides input into selection and purchase of supplies and equipment. Maintains standards of productivity necessary to assist Manager and department with maintaining financial viability and accountability. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

*Adult inpatient experience required
Benefits: Tuition reimbursement Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance 403(b) Employee Assistance Program Flexible Scheduling Join our dedicated team as a Speech-Language Pathologist and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through comprehensive assessments, personalized treatment plans, and collaborative care. You'll diagnose speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, develop and monitor effective therapy strategies, and document progress with precision. We value your professional growth, offering opportunities for continuing education, supervision of graduate students, and active participation in professional organizations. You'll also engage families and support groups to enhance patient outcomes, all within a supportive environment that prioritizes confidentiality and departmental excellence. If you're passionate about improving communication and swallowing health and eager to grow your career, we invite you to apply! Education, Credentials, Licenses: Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited university. Certificate of Clinical competency by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) or eligibility during clinical fellowship year (CFY-SLP) leading to certification. Licensed in Speech/Language Pathology in the state where work is being performed issued by the State Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology. Specialized Knowledge: Dysphagia evaluation/treatment Voice evaluation/treatment (TEP Training videostroboscopy). Instrumentation in Speech/Language Pathology: Videostroboscopy and visipitch Radiographic procedures such as videofluroscopy Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing Computer software programs for speech therapy Augumentative communication devices Kind and Length of Experience: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.