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Speech Language Pathologist

CHI Saint Joseph London

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The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders to improve their quality of life. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Speech Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program. Prior student or work experience in a rehabilitation setting and relevant state licensure are required upon hire.

postgraduate degreeDocumentationCPRTreatment PlanningBasic Life SupportSpeech PathologyRehabilitationPatient EvaluationDiagnostic SkillsClinical AssessmentSwallowing DisordersCommunication DisordersTherapeutic SkillsPatient-centered Care

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Where You’ll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926.
Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).
CHI Health Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-proﬁt, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people.
With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans.
You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the therapist and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient’s potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards.
Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.
Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.

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