NICU Speech-Language Pathologist — Transforming Feeding & Care

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan and provide therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. Services will be delivered in the NICU with swallow studies as appropriate.

You will coordinate with RN staff on feeding schedules, assist with feeding plans and educate parents. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology, be licensed as an Indiana SLP and hold CCC-SLP certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited college or university (required).
• Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license (must have).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required.
• Previous SLP experience in acute care or outpatient settings preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, current materials and trends.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, physicians and other stakeholders.
• Understanding behaviors and needs across child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and provide therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide services in the NICU and perform swallow studies when appropriate.
• Coordinate with RN staff around feeding schedules and plans, and educate parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical evaluation

Therapy techniques

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Community Health Network seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan and provide therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. Services will be delivered in the NICU with swallow studies as appropriate.

You will coordinate with RN staff on feeding schedules, assist with feeding plans and educate parents. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology, be licensed as an Indiana SLP and hold CCC-SLP certification.