St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Location
Edgewood, Kentucky
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages. Provide education to staff, patients, and families while maintaining accurate documentation and department productivity standards.
Requires a Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited university. Must hold or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP) and possess a valid state license.
The best career is right here. Correctly diagnoses speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders by obtaining comprehensive patient history, selecting and administering appropriate tests and accurately interpreting test results. Provides effective treatment by using the appropriate therapy method formulating short/long term goals, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with other professionals regarding patient care. Maintains accurate documentation of services to patients by providing timely and complete evaluations, goals, progress and discharge reports, and comprising daily treatment notes. Schedules/delegates patient appointment scheduling, assigns patient charges which accurately link to documentation, and is accountable for department productivity expectations. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations. Maintains and promotes professional expertise by participating in continuing education programs, departmental PI and outcomes measurement programs, local professional organization/association, and meeting requirements for Kentucky State license renewal. May also supervise graduate students in Speech Pathology practicum in cooperation with university programs. Counsels patient’s families, encourages parent observation, and voluntarily participates with support groups in order to enhance patient progress. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Credentials, Licenses: Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited university. Certificate of Clinical competency by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) or eligibility during clinical fellowship year (CFY-SLP) leading to certification. Licensed in Speech/Language Pathology in the state where work is being performed issued by the State Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology. Specialized Knowledge: Specialized Knowledge: Dysphagia evaluation/treatment Voice evaluation/treatment Instrumentation: Videostroboscopy, Modified Barium Swallow Studies, Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) Kind and Length of Experience: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.