No salary listed — similar Speech Language Pathologist roles pay ~$112k (median of 95 jobs)

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Baptist Health
Lexington, Kentucky

Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

PRN speech language pathologist at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. Provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders.

Join Baptist Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – PRN in Lexington, Kentucky.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Preventive Plan
  • Retirement Plans
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist identifies, assesses, and treats patients with cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across various age groups. They also provide essential counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and a valid Kentucky state license. Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and BLS certification are required within specific timeframes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Cognitive-communication TreatmentSwallowing Disorder TreatmentDiagnostic EvaluationsPatient CounselingCaregiver EducationPediatric Feeding TherapyNeurological RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationVestibular TherapyLymphedema Treatment

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Kentucky, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$88k across 60 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About Baptist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Antonio, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Preventive Plan
Retirement Plans
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance