Speech Pathologist

$57,158 - $94,286/Yr

University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Lexington, KY

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist to provide diagnostic and treatment services for voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders in an outpatient clinic setting. The role involves working with a diverse patient population and requires a strong foundation in evidence-based voice intervention methods. The position also includes opportunities for clinical instruction and outreach to develop community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and treatment services for voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders.
• Conduct voice evaluations and rehabilitation using evidence-based methods.
• Perform rigid and flexible endoscopy in adult and pediatric populations.
• Assess and treat laryngeal dystonia, vocal tremor, and other voice disturbances.
• Engage in outreach and extension to develop inter-professional community partnerships.
• Mentor graduate speech pathology students, medical students, and residents.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Kentucky Speech-language Pathology (SLP) License and Registration, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) eligible.
• No prior experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with videofluoroscopy/FEES and head & neck cancer is advantageous.
• Interest in clinical instruction and mentorship.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling