Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Kentucky
Speech Language Pathologist jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, with strong demand across pediatric, school-based, and acute care specialties at every level from clinical fellow to senior clinician. Major employers with established Kentucky hiring programs include Norton Healthcare, UK HealthCare, and Baptist Health, all of which maintain consistent openings in inpatient rehabilitation, early intervention, and outpatient settings. Fluency disorders and augmentative and alternative communication specialties are among the most sought-after areas statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Phelps, KY!
Job Position: Speech Language Pathologist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Type: Part Time or PRN
Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathology services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.
Job Functions:
To provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures and productivity standards.
To evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
To develop a treatment plan that includes a target list, short-term, and long-term goals
Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities
To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
Oversight and implementation of proper protocols for FEES/MBS with coordination of site programs
Participants in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents are being met timely and with clinical excellence
Education & Qualifications:
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competency
MUST have active SLP license in state(s) of practice.
Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
Benefits:
Competitive pay rates
Medical, Dental, Vision
Growth opportunities from within
- Benefits based on Full Time status
Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Phelps, KY!
Job Position: Speech Language Pathologist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Type: Part Time or PRN
Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Speech Language Pathology services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.
Job Functions:
To provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures and productivity standards.
To evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
To develop a treatment plan that includes a target list, short-term, and long-term goals
Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities
To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
Oversight and implementation of proper protocols for FEES/MBS with coordination of site programs
Participants in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents are being met timely and with clinical excellence
Education & Qualifications:
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competency
MUST have active SLP license in state(s) of practice.
Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
Benefits:
Competitive pay rates
Medical, Dental, Vision
Growth opportunities from within
- Benefits based on Full Time status
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in speech language pathologist jobs across Kentucky.
- Active speech language pathologist license issued or recognized by the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an ASHA-accredited graduate program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
- Completion of a supervised clinical fellowship year prior to independent practice
- Experience with pediatric populations, AAC devices, or dysphagia assessment and treatment
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems used in Kentucky clinical settings
Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a speech language pathologist in Kentucky?
You must obtain a license from the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, which requires a master's degree from an ASHA-accredited program, completion of a supervised clinical fellowship, and a passing score on the Praxis examination in speech-language pathology. After licensure, most Kentucky employers also expect the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA. Kentucky licenses must be renewed biennially with continuing education.
How much do speech language pathologists make in Kentucky?
Speech language pathologists in Kentucky earn a median of about $83,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,250 for the lowest 10% to over $121,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire speech language pathologists in Kentucky?
Companies currently hiring speech language pathologists in Kentucky include Evolve Therapy Services, HiredFirst, and UofL Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kentucky's large regional health systems and school district contracts drive the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most speech language pathologist jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Greenville have the most speech language pathologist openings in Kentucky. Louisville leads because of its concentration of major health systems and children's hospitals, while Lexington is anchored by UK HealthCare and the University of Kentucky's academic medical programs, and smaller metro areas reflect regional hospital and school district hiring cycles.
Are there remote speech language pathologist jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Because speech language pathology is a hands-on clinical discipline, most Kentucky roles require in-person patient contact. About 0% of speech language pathologist openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on teletherapy for school-based services or home health follow-up rather than full inpatient or diagnostic caseloads.
How can I get hired as a speech language pathologist in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your clinical fellowship year with a Kentucky health system or school district that has an established supervision program, such as Jefferson County Public Schools or a Norton Healthcare outpatient clinic. New graduates should target clinical fellow postings rather than licensed SLP roles and pursue ASHA's CCC-SLP credential in parallel. Gaining supervised hours in early intervention through Kentucky's First Steps program is another concrete way to build a credentialed record that Kentucky employers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across health systems, school districts, and outpatient settings. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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