Speech Language Pathologist II _ E

At UK King's Daughters, were not just a healthcare facility were a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Were more than just a place to work; were a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description :

Responsible for independently evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders using evidence-based practices. Develops and implements individualized therapy plans to improve patient function, safety, and quality of life. Demonstrates advanced clinical competence in a variety of settings and serves as a resource for interdisciplinary collaboration. Provides education to patients, families, and caregivers, ensuring understanding and participation in therapy goals. Maintains compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards while contributing to departmental quality improvement and mentoring initiatives.

Performs comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders using clinical and instrumental diagnostic tools.

Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that address patient-specific needs and support measurable functional outcomes.

Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning in managing complex or comorbid communication and swallowing disorders.

Provides skilled therapeutic interventions, including compensatory strategies, restorative exercises, and use of assistive communication devices.

Educates patients, families, and caregivers on communication techniques, swallowing safety, and home exercise programs to support ongoing progress.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.

Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning to ensure comprehensive service delivery.

Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, coding, and billing for all patient encounters.

Assists in training, mentoring, and orientation of students, new staff, and rehabilitation team members.

Participates in quality improvement, program development, and professional development activities to enhance patient care and departmental performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree in communication sciences and disorders, speech-language pathology, or a related field

Masters degree in speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field is preferred

2-3 years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) license Valid Certified or in the process of Certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified required within 90 days of the hire date

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; cuts/punctures; bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and working with combative or violent people.

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