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Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist Fulltime

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$48/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Louisville East Post Acute is seeking a Fulltime licensed

Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist

Pay rate: $38-$48 an hour / 30-40 hours per week

As a Louisville East Post Acute Speech Therapist you will evaluate and treat Residents throughout the facility (Pathways TBI, Sub acute Rehab and LTC). Are you a caring SLP who can be apart of our specialized Team treating those in our brain trauma unit?

Responsibilities include communicating with families, physicians and other health team members, maintain documentation of services in the medical records, expected to work in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, 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 an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle:
  • Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and/or your family healthy.
  • PTO and Vacation: Benefit from generous paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge.

Financial Wellness: Take advantage of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses effectively.

Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company contributions to help you build your retirement savings.

Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat residents across various units, including brain trauma and sub-acute rehab. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with families and physicians to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed Speech-Language Pathologists capable of working in a post-acute care setting. They are expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech therapySpeech-language pathologyPatient evaluationTreatment planningBrain trauma rehabilitationMedical documentationInterdisciplinary communicationRegulatory compliance

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 11 employers

8
<$90k
2
$90k-110k
2
$110k-130k
7
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
26%
PSLF eligible
26%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Therapist, Home Health

Center Well · Seattle, Washington

$103k-$141k
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra CostaPer Diem

CVHCare · Contra Costa County, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara

Up to $140,000
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,782 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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401(k) with company contributions