Speech Therapist II

Baptist Healthcare System Inc

  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) Must be obtained within 9 months for full[1]time employees and 18 months for part-time employees. Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for adults who exhibit cognitive-communication disorders and for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adults who exhibit feeding/ swallowing disorders.

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    LocationLexington, KY

    Description

    Summary

    Job Description:

    Baptist Health Rehab Services provides a full range of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for all ages. Our therapists and assistants are trained in treating neurological, orthopedic, vestibular, lymphedema, pediatrics, industrial medicine, swallowing, and speech and language disorders.

    Speech-Language Pathologist

    Full-time, Days

    Job Description:

    • The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for identifying, assessing, and treating patients with cognitive-communication and/or swallowing disorders.
    • The SLP also provides counseling/education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding cognitive-communication and/or swallowing disorders.
    • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for adults who exhibit cognitive-communication disorders and for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adults who exhibit feeding/ swallowing disorders.

    Requirements:

    • Masters Degree-Speech Language Pathology
    • Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) Must be obtained within 9 months for full[1]time employees and 18 months for part-time employees.
    • Current and valid license to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Kentucky
    • Maintain Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
    • Must obtain BLS within 30 days

    Benefits:

    • Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short Term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
    • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
    • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
    • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
    • PTO Sell Back Program
    • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
    • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial assistance
    • Retirement with Company Match

    Work Experience

    Education

    If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

    Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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