SLP: Leadership Path & Impactful Community Care

Lifespan Physical Therapy Services; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Career growth programs

Job summary

LifeSpan Therapy in Indiana is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans that enhance communication and independence.

You will collaborate across care teams, document progress, and contribute to meaningful improvements in residents' quality of life while benefiting from leadership growth opportunities and a supportive,

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed therapist who is a graduate of an accredited school.
• Must have a valid Indiana Operator's license and be able to travel occasionally to other locations if needed to provide therapy coverage.
• Basic computer literacy for documentation and communication purposes.
• Experience working in outpatient or rehabilitation therapy settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in resident and family education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Coordinates admission/ discharge to speech therapy with the Interdisciplinary Team, Restorative Care Nurse and staff nurses.
• Provides therapy to residents under specific medical orders and in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust therapy techniques as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies and therapeutic exercises to support ongoing improvement.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to coordinate resident care.

Skills

Licensed therapist

Graduate of accredited school

Indiana Operator's license

Travel flexibility

Basic computer literacy

Outpatient/Rehab experience

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

LifeSpan Therapy in Indiana is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans that enhance communication and independence.

You will collaborate across care teams, document progress, and contribute to meaningful improvements in residents' quality of life while benefiting from leadership growth opportunities and a supportive,