Speech Language Pathologist-NICU South

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

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Speech Language Pathologist role evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. The SLP will provide services in the NICU and swallow studies when appropriate. The SLP will coordinate with the RN staff around feeding schedules, assist with feeding plans, and parent education.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology required
• Must have a valid Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license, Certificate of Clinical Competence Required
• Previous SLP in an Acute Care or Outpatient area preferred
• Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.
• You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.
• An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient will help.