Speech Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Locations: Mt. Washington, KY 40047 Owensboro, KY 42303 Leitchfield, KY 42754

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Salary: Starting at $70,000+, based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide speech and language services to children. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, feeding, and swallowing disorders.

You will develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's functional needs and work closely with patients, families, and other professionals to support meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate children's speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing needs.
• Assess levels of speech, language, or swallowing difficulties using appropriate testing materials, protocols, and scoring procedures.
• Identify appropriate treatment options and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to improve speech production, language, communication, and voice skills.
• Help children develop and strengthen skills related to social communication and cognitive-communication.
• Work with children who have feeding, dyslexia, sensory, and assistive technology needs.
• Provide treatment to help patients develop and strengthen the muscles and skills used for swallowing.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders and treatment strategies.
• Coordinate clinical services and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, families, community resources, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, diagnoses, treatment progress, and changes to treatment plans.
• May provide Clinical Fellowship (CF) supervision, when applicable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of speech, language, feeding, and swallowing assessment and treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of testing and assessment materials, protocols, and scoring.
• Knowledge of speech techniques, assistive technology, dyslexia, feeding, swallowing, and related areas.
• Familiarity with community resources within the service area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and community resources.
• Ability to coordinate clinical services effectively.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of Master's Degree coursework and clinical internships in a Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license through the appropriate state licensing board.
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing services to children and/or adolescents.
• Experience or ability to coordinate clinical services.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Development Assistance
• Continuing Education Opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Consistent 8:00 AM-5:00 PM hours
• Pediatric-focused position
• $70,000+ starting salary, based on experience
• Multiple Kentucky locations available
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities