Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matchingMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceMental Health resources for you and your familyWellness Program with rewards up to $450Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and developmentAdoption AssistanceVoluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsEmployer DiscountsRelocation Assistance*Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and it's awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital

Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose

In support of the mission and vision of CHI Saint Joseph Health, speech language pathologists provide evaluations, care planning, direct treatment and work as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  Care planning, patient/care-giver education, positive and professional physician and payer communication is expected in this role.  Individuals in this role assess, diagnose and treat  speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in adults and children.  This role requires a strong knowledge and application of applicable laws, regulation and professional standards as it relates to speech language pathology service delivery.

Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesProvides speech language evaluations, care planning, patient treatment and education according to the professional practice guidelines defined by state and professional sources.Works as a collaborative team member to develop a coordinated care plan that is accountable to achievement of established goals.Is knowledgable and completes all required documentation and billing requirements according to established local, state and federal law.  Is responsible for the knowledge and application of measurable quality metrics associated with the area of active practice.  Periodically attends team meetings to discuss/improve program evaluation/quality measuresTakes responsibility to stay current with evidenced based practice guidelines, stays current with new research introduced and serves as a professional resource to other team members in the area of speech language practice in a medical setting.In support of the academic health mission of the organization, periodically accepts assignment of student clinical education at all levels of clinical training.   Completes all mandatory education requirements around patient safety, quality security, infection prevention assigned by established timeframes and consistently demonstrates competency in daily practice.Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

Minimum of a Masters from an accredited Speech Language Pathology School

Required Licensure and Certifications

Active speech therapy license in the state of KY.  Basic life support is required upon hire.  

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High level of competence in both written and verbal communication, conducts self in a professional manner at all times, works well in a team environment, strong knowledge of all applicable laws, regulations and professional standards relating to Speech Lanaguage Pathology

PREFERRED Qualifications

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs) completed