Speech Language Pathologist PRN Adults- North

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist in Indianapolis to evaluate and provide therapy for various communication disorders. This role involves working 16 patient care hours a month as part of a dedicated team focused on exceptional patient care.

A Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and a valid Indiana license are required. Join Community Health Network to make a difference in the lives of patients through your expertise and empathy.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology required.
• Must have a valid Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license.
• Previous experience in an Acute Care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and provide therapy for speech/language disorders.
• Communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, and physicians.
• Incorporate an understanding of the developmental needs and comfort of various patient age groups.

Skills

Therapy for speech/language disorders

Communication skills

Anatomy/physiology knowledge

Patient care

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Valid Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Job description

Physical / Occupational Therapy / Rehab Therapy

Department: Inpatient Rehab Therapy

Schedule: Facility Day Job 8:00am-4:30pm, 16 patient care hours a month. Includes one weekend day a month and one holiday a year.

Join our 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.

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 hospital setting
• 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.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.