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Speech Language Pathologist/UKHC
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,366 / year median in Kentucky
-3% projected decline
Job Description
AMB-OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES
Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 12 Salary Range $62,400-111,634/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MS Speech Pathology Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Kentucky Speech-language Pathology (SLP) License and Registration, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) eligible Physical Requirements Pushing, pulling, lifting, and sitting Shift Day Shift. Some weekends, according to department needs. Job Summary Provide consultation, assessment, evaluation and treatment to patients within UK Hospital areas. Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, providers, co-workers (internal and external) by using professional courtesy. To assist the managerial staff in assessing resources and assist in processes to redistribute or enhance resources.Skills / Knowledge
/ Abilities Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience KY license and eligible for ASHA clinical fellowship or certificate of clinical competence. Deadline to Apply 09/20/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.Benefits
- Dental Insurance