What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist- IPR position at HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICES LLC?
Speech Language Pathologist- IPR
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist – IPR / Acute Care
Location: Pikeville, KY
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, plus every 4th weekend
Contract: 48 hours per week
License Required: Kentucky State License
Certification: BLS required after hire; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred
Compensation: $70.00 per hour
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to provide care to inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient patients ranging from infant through geriatric populations. This role involves assessing and treating patients with speech, language, and oral/pharyngeal sensory-motor disorders while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest level of patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, swallowing, and sensory-motor disorders
- Develop, implement, review, and revise individualized treatment plans
- Provide care to inpatient and outpatient populations across all ages
- Complete all required documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, physician reports, billing, coding, and pre-authorizations
Requirements:
- Current Kentucky Speech Language Pathologist license
- BLS certification required after hire
- At least 1 year of travel experience
- Must be agreeable to a 48-hour/week contract
- Experience in IPR and acute care required
Preferred Qualifications:
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred
- Pediatric and adult experience preferred for outpatient rehab
- Experience covering acute care and inpatient rehab weekends/holidays preferred
To apply, send your resume and license to: staffing@huckeyehealthcare.com
Salary : $70