Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Richmond, KY Until 9/27/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

PRN - DAYS

Job Description:

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a critical role in hospital settings, working with patients across various age groups and medical conditions. Their primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders. Their duties can vary, but include:

  • Responsible for the evaluation and/or implementation of a treatment program for all referred patients.
  • Responsible for contributing to the development and the upgrading of treatment programs and protocols.
  • Responsible for the development and achievement of departmental goals, objectives, and performance improvement indicators.
  • Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within appropriate time frame.
  • The PT will complete documentation according to applicable national and state regulations as well as hospital and departmental policies.
  • The therapist will participate in departmental operational plan.

Requirements:

  • Masters or Doctorate Degree in Communication Disorders for Speech Pathology from an accredited institution by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • New graduates accepted but experience is preferred.
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky and Certified.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellowship Year Eligible.
  • BLS Certification Required.

Benefits: PRN (As Needed)  

  • Preventive Plan 
  • Retirement Plans 
  • Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features. 

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About this role

Summary

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in hospital patients

Job title

Speech Language Pathologist

Experience level

new graduates accepted but experience preferred

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Richmond, KY; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

masters or doctorate in communication disorderslicensure in KentuckyASHA certification or eligibilityBLS certification

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

communication disordersswallowing disorders
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Richmond, KY, USA

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