Speech Language Pathologist
Pikeville, KY
ND Global Consulting Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, and oropharyngeal disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and monitor progress throughout therapy.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and billing records.
• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, and care recommendations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Support daily outpatient speech therapy operations, including scheduling and productivity tracking.
• Ensure compliance with billing, coding, reimbursement, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental program development.
• Supervise, mentor, and precept new staff members, students, and volunteers as needed.
• Maintain therapy equipment and recommend supplies or equipment when necessary.
• Follow all infection control, patient safety, confidentiality, and organizational policies and procedures.

Required Skills

• Experience performing speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations and treatments.
• Excellent clinical documentation, communication, and patient education skills.
• Knowledge of medical billing, coding, and reimbursement procedures.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Speech-Language Pathology License.
• BLS Certification or willingness to obtain certification after hire.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient-care skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.