Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time)

Hancock Regional Hospital; Greenfield, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana, seeks a part-time Speech and Language Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop rehab plans, and document progress. The role emphasizes clear communication with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues, with opportunities to teach and share expertise within the healthcare team.

The candidate will perform inpatients, outpatients and home health care services as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Evaluation and treatment of patients with communication, cognitive and dysphagia needs.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.
• Ability to teach/instruct patients, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat inpatients, outpatients and home health care and develop rehab programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation meeting guidelines and participate in meetings.
• Provide speech pathology services and contribute to the health care team.

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time)

Job Category: Rehabilitation Therapy (PT, OT, AT)

Requisition Number: REHAB001878

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Greenfield, IN 46140, USA

Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Evaluation and treatment as well as documentation of patient progress is required as well as the ability to communicate with patients, family, physicians, and hospital associates.
• They must demonstrate the knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care as well as display behavior which promotes good guest relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• They must be able to teach/instruct patient, families, and colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The associate must can perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• They must demonstrate the knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care as well as display behavior which promotes good guest relations to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• They must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language and possess keyboarding skills for computer documentation.
• The therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of inpatients, outpatients and home health care as well as the development of a rehabilitation program that meets the parameters of the referring physician.
• They must be able to teach/instruct patients, families and colleagues.
• The therapist is responsible for accurate documentation that meets state, federal and facility guidelines as well as participation in departmental meetings/activities.
• They require knowledge of the healthcare system work environment and the role of the speech pathologist in the “health care team”.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Conducts interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, other associates and the public in a manner consistent with the intent of the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
• Performs appropriate diagnostic, neurological and functional skills tests and establishes a plan of treatment.
• Documents initial evaluation and each day of treatment in patient record in a timely manner and completes summary of patient’s progress at discharge.
• Instructs and assists patients in the performance of communication, cognitive and dysphagia treatment to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Educates patients concerning how to maximize quality of life within the limits of their capabilities and family members concerning how to best assist patients in the rehabilitation process.
• Reads current literature and publications concerning therapeutic techniques and trends in Speech Pathology/health care.
• Participates in departmental performance/quality improvement and program development as well as in departmental events such as Heartbeats, Speech and Hearing month, health fairs, etc.
• Promotes the Rehab department through ongoing marketing within the medical community and the community at large.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Speech Therapist (SLP)

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

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