Speech Therapist

Providence Pointe Healthcare•Paducah, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Providence Pointe Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team in Paducah, Kentucky. The organization has served Western Kentucky for more than 40 years, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The SLP evaluates and treats elders with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the SLP develops individualized treatment plans that promote independence, safety, and quality of life. Providence Pointe describes itself as an award-winning healthcare community, with recognitions including the 2025 AHCA/NCAL Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award, AHCA Quality Initiative Tier One recognition for reducing hospital readmissions, the Paducah Sun Readers' Choice Award for Best Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center for seven consecutive years, 2018 Deficiency-Free Survey Recognition, and a history of 4- and 5-Star CMS Quality Ratings.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Current Kentucky SLP license or eligibility for licensure.
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Commitment to person-centered care.

Nice To Haves

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
Skilled nursing or geriatric rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on each elder's needs and goals.
Provide dysphagia treatment and recommend safe swallowing strategies.
Collaborate with nursing, dietary, and rehabilitation teams to coordinate care.
Educate elders, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies.
Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
Participate in care planning and discharge recommendations.