Speech Therapist II

Baptist Health • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Baptist Health Lexington offers a top-notch rehabilitation program for both inpatients and outpatients. Our skilled team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists provide personalized care to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or manage chronic conditions. Using the latest facilities and evidence-based treatments, we focus on restoring function, boosting independence, and enhancing well-being. Committed to passionate care and advanced techniques, our goal is to help patients reach their full potential and regain confidence in their daily lives. The Speech-Language Pathologist II (SLP) 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Kentucky License
• BLS certification
• Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility
• Maintain Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and treat patients with cognitive communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding cognitive communication and/or swallowing disorders.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days 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 support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree