Speech Language Pathologist
Compensation
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Job Description
2025, 2024 & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!
Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Speech Language Pathologist for our Outpatient Services to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!
What Matters to You
- Competitive salary, exempt role not based on patient visits
- Sign on Bonus
- 8 paid holidays each year
- Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after hire date and pet benefits.
403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
- One-time annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
- Tuition reimbursement program available
- On-the-job training
Employee Recognition Give-a-ways Throughout the Year
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, allowing eligible employees the opportunity to pursue federal student loan forgiveness
What Matters to Us
Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Pathology
- Kentucky Licensure as required by the Kentucky Board of Examiners for Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Assisted Technology Professional (ATP) and vital stem certification preferred.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
- Currently possess or able to complete first aid and CPR certification (training provided)
- Communicate well with others, including staff and our individuals
Diagnose and evaluate speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors, including but not limited to: 1. Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing screenings, swallowing, and speech/language tests. 2. Evaluate and monitor individuals for appropriate service needs per policy
Other Important Information
- Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and evaluate speech and language skills while monitoring individual service needs. They are responsible for administering, scoring, and interpreting specialized hearing, swallowing, and speech tests.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Pathology and possess Kentucky state licensure. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and a valid driver's license are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $93k (middle half $79k–$105k)131 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kentucky index 90.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Kentucky | 90 active | 6,939 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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