Speech and Language Pathologist jobs in Kentucky

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Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Speech Language Pathologist for our Outpatient Services to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you:

• Competitive salary, exempt role not based on patient visits
• 8 paid holidays each year
• Earn Paid Time Off
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance-effective first of the month after hire date
• Save for the future with our 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after one year of employment and 1000 hours worked
• One times your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year
• Tuition reimbursement program available

What matters to us:

• Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Pathology
• Kentucky Licensure as required by the Kentucky Board of Examiners for Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology as required by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association

• Assisted Technology Professional (ATP) and vital stem certification preferred.
• Possession of valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Currently possess or able to complete first aid and CPR certification (training provided)
• Communicate well with others including staff and our individuals
• Diagnose and evaluate speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors including but not limited to:

1. Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing screenings, swallowing and speech/language tests

2. Evaluate and monitor individuals for appropriate service needs per policy

Other important information:

• In accordance with Wendell Foster’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and to comply with the requirements placed on Wendell Foster by CMS, we are adopting a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for the department in which you are applying. The intention of this policy is to comply with our legal obligations and safeguard the health of our employees, service-recipients, visitors, and the community at large.

• Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

COVID-19 considerations:

Work Location: In person