Speech & Language Pathologist PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate speech therapy needs for patients from neonate to geriatric. The role includes documentation, family education, and leadership within the department.

Responsibilities include patient care assignments and collaboration with healthcare providers, applying growth and development knowledge in interactions, and performing related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• ASHA national certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire.
• State licensure in Speech-Language Pathology is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family speech therapy needs across age groups.
• Maintain documentation on patient treatments.
• Provide education to patients, families, and other health care providers; manage patient care assignments and department operations.
• Act in a clinical leadership role and apply knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification (National) within 24 months

State licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Responsibilities

The role of the Speech Language Pathologist is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family speech therapy needs for patients aged neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years); maintains documentation on patient treatments. The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate, assess, plan, and implement treatment according to the findings. Addresses educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient and departmental operations; acts in a clinical leadership role; applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions; performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master Degree
• Certified Speech Language Pathology (National) Must obtain Certified Speech Language Pathology (National) within 24 months of hire. AND Speech Language Pathology (State)

Desired:

• One year speech/language pathology in a healthcare setting
• Doctorate Degree