Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient/Outpatient, PRN

UofL Health

Speech Language Pathologist providing both inpatient and outpatient therapy for UofL Health facilities. Responsible for patient evaluation and treatment planning, collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility.
This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning.
The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.
Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures
Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients)
Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers
Ensures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures
Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students consistent with discipline practice acts and according to organization and department policies and procedures.
Actively participates in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events sponsored by the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS, MS or Doctorate level degree from accredited college or University (required)
Varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility (required)
Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
Effective time management
Effective physician relations
Accepts responsibility for contributions to departmental/programmatic outcomes quality and team culture
Promotes a strong positive team environment and builds constructive team relationships
Demonstrates consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards
Effective role model for clinical practice services and developments within the rehab professions
Maintains effectiveness in reaching goals by adapting to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people
Participates in and understands clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Self-directed
Adaptable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patient TreatmentRe-assessmentFunctional Independence MaximizationProgram DevelopmentPerformance Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective Time ManagementEffective Physician RelationsTeam BuildingAdaptabilitySelf-direction

Certifications

Licensed TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS)