Speech & Language Pathologist PRN, Days, As Needed

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. in Jeffersonville, Indiana is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate speech therapy services across all ages, from neonates to seniors.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and national certification, with state licensure; licensure must be obtained within 24 months of hire. Healthcare setting experience is preferred and a collaborative team approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• National certification in Speech-Language Pathology must be obtained within 24 months of hire and state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate speech therapy needs for patients across all ages; neonate to geriatric.
• Maintain thorough documentation of treatments.
• Address educational needs for 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.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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