Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation services is seeking passionate individuals to join their team in Greenwood. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives by providing specialized care in a supportive environment. As a member of a dedicated interdisciplinary team, you will perform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure effective communication with patients and their families. The organization is committed to superior patient outcomes and professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to the community's health and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Various Shift Availabilities

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Leadership and Culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Eligibility for ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and provide care per physician's orders.
• Plan for patient discharge and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Participate in performance improvement and program development.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Treatment Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification

Job description

A career at Community Rehabilitation Hospital South, a 44-bed state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Community Health System, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Indianapolis area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Greenwood need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

• New competitive pay rates
• Various shift availabilities
• Low therapist-to-patient ratios
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture

What you will do in this role:

• Perform patient assessments.
• Provide care in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.
• Assess the effectiveness of treatment and modify treatment to achieve goals.
• Plan for patient discharge and communicate with patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.
• Participate in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Provide input into the budgetary planning process, contributing to cost-effectiveness of services programs provided by the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s and master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card (AHA required).

Community Rehabilitation Hospital South strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and our Stroke Specialty Program.