Speech & Language Pathologist PRN, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Responsibilities

The role of the Speech Language Pathologist is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient and family speech therapy needs for patients across all age groups, including neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years). The therapist maintains documentation of patient treatments, evaluates, assesses, and plans treatment based on findings. They address educational needs for patients, families, and healthcare providers, manage patient care assignments, and perform organizational tasks related to patient and departmental operations.

The role also includes acting in a clinical leadership capacity, applying knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions, and performing other related duties as needed.

Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood. Norton West Louisville Hospital, opening in November 2024 at 850 South 28th Street, exemplifies this commitment. This state-of-the-art facility will offer comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms, and imaging technology, serving both adults and children. It is designed with input from the community and aims to transform healthcare for future generations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's Degree
• Certified Speech Language Pathologist (National) - must obtain certification within 24 months of hire
• Speech Language Pathology license (KY)

Desired:

• One year of speech/language pathology experience in a healthcare setting
• Doctorate Degree