Speech Therapist

Speech Language Pathologist

Evaluates and treats patient populations for speech-language therapy needs according to appropriate competency levels.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care, maintains clinical records, and follows performance improvement recommendations.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans.
• Performs skill proficiency requirements as related to experience.
• Aides with department maintenance.
• Utilizes equipment and materials according to standards and identifies new resources desired for projected budget formulation.
• Assists with statistical data collection for performance improvement projects.
• Assists the supervisor with graduate student supervision by supervising SLP students completing clinical rotations.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• Master's degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology required upon hire OR
• Master's degree or higher in related field required upon hire

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• SLP - Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.