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Louisville, Kentucky

Speech Language Therapist PRN

CounselorPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50/hr

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Louisville East Post Acute is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist as PRN We're named as one of Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes of 2025!

Pay Rate $50.00 A Louisville East Post Acute PRN Speech Therapist will be expected to evaluate and treat Residents throughout the facility in our Pathways TBI, Sub Acute Rehab and LTC Units.

PRN Speech-Language Therapist responsibilities will include communicating with Families, Physicians and other Health team members. To maintain documentation of services in the medical records and as may be required by the Director of Therapy to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

We offer a 401(k) plan with company match. Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) A career at Louisville East Post Acute is more than a job—it’s a daily opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services.

We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country.

We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist will evaluate and treat residents across TBI, Sub Acute Rehab, and LTC Units, requiring communication with families, physicians, and the health team. Responsibilities also include maintaining thorough documentation in medical records to ensure the highest degree of quality care.

Requirements

The applicant must be a licensed Speech Therapist seeking a PRN position at Louisville East Post Acute. Key duties involve clinical treatment, interdisciplinary communication, and meticulous record-keeping.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech TherapyEvaluation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 43% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
57%
Loan repayment
11%
Sign-on bonus
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,062 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,353/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) plan with company match
Employee Assistance Plan