Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Louisville, KY

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Speech Pathologist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

Speech Pathologist (PRN)

  • Heritage Creek, KY (8 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Heritage Creek, KY (8 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 90+ days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

Speech & Language Pathologist - Long-term Acute Care - (SLP)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 15 hours ago

\r\n speech language pathologist, speech language pathology, speech therapist, SLP, speech and language therapy, speech therapy, allied, allied health, long term acute care speech language pathologist...

Speech Language Pathologist

  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 1 day ago

TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist DEPARTMENT: Student Support Services REPORTS TO: Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Education & Student Support Services and in conjunction with the Building...

PRN Speech Language Pathologist

  • Saint Matthews, KY (5 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Matthews, KY (5 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 2 days ago

We serve patients that from adult and geriatric with an emphasis on dysphagia and speech/language or cognitive disorders....

Speech & Language Pathologist, PRN

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

Speech & Language Pathologist Skills and Qualifications Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program....

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

Speech/Language Pathologist - Sign On Bonus $5,000!Would you like to make a difference every day in someone's life? This role is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission dri...

Speech & Language Pathologist - Long-term Acute Care - (SLP)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

RequirementsSpeech & Language Pathologist - Long-term Acute Care - (SLP)StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1853.68 - $2031.16 Required QualificationsSpeech/Language Pat

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist....

Hiring a Remote Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Schools- Virtual Teletherapy Louisville, KY 2 days ago CATEGORY Schools - SLP - Telespeech JOB TYPE Contract Job Title: Remote Speech-Language Pathologist...

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Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago

HTS is seeking dedicated Speech Language Pathologists to join the therapy teams on a PRN basis at two continuing care retirement communities located in Louisville, Kentucky....

VocoVision is recruiting a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to provide virtual therapy services to elementary students in Louisville, Kentucky....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

  • Louisville, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 14 days ago

UofL Health, Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Brownsboro PRN A career at UofL Health- Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Brownsboro, a new 40-bed, 55,000-square-foot, two-story inpatient acute...

Remote Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Company: VocoVision Location: Remote (United States) Compensation: $45$55 per hour VocoVision is currently hiring experienced Speech-Language Pathologists to...

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Louisville, KY

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Louisville, KY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Associate's Degree
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Speech-Language Pathologists in Louisville, KY
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%