Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist - SLP-CCC - PRN (scheduled as needed)

Hendricks Regional Health; Danville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Hendricks Regional Health is seeking a PRN Staff Speech Language Pathologist to provide essential speech and swallowing therapy services to patients of various ages. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in speech language pathology and experience in clinical settings.

This role involves conducting evaluations, developing therapy plans, maintaining records, and collaborating with family members and healthcare teams for effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Graduate degree in speech language pathology required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic speech and language evaluations.
• Provides direct speech and swallowing therapy services.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Counsels patients and family members regarding disorders.

Skills

Speech Language Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Graduate Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary: The PRN Staff Speech Language Pathologist serves inpatients and outpatients of toddler through geriatric ages needing Speech/Swallowing Therapy through prompt, courteous, and effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient progress; provides accurate and timely patient evaluation and progress reports to the ordering practitioner to facilitate the delivery of effective and efficient patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic speech and language evaluations and hearing screening, and provides diagnostic evaluation of swallowing skills.
• Prepares a report of each patient’s diagnostic evaluation and makes recommendations.
• Provides direct speech/swallowing therapy service to patients under a physician’s plan of care, records and reports the patient’s response to therapy to the physician.
• Maintains appropriate records including evaluation, plans of care, and daily therapy notes for speech/swallowing patients.
• Assists in coordinating the speech therapy/swallowing therapy program with other services.
• Demonstrates therapy for responsible persons who may assist the patient with speech/language or swallowing rehabilitation.
• Observes and evaluates the performance of those assisting in the program, providing guidance as necessary to assure a high quality of service.
• Counsels patients and their family members regarding the patient’s speech/language and/or swallowing disorder.
• Re‑evaluates the patient’s progress and therapy program, making changes as necessary.
• Assists in referring patients to necessary and appropriate community agencies or therapy programs.
• Provides liaison contact and follow‑up with other community agencies.
• Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped with regard to the patient’s age and diagnosis.

Education and Experience Required

• Undergraduate Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences or related field.
• Graduate Degree (M.A., M.S., or M.A.T.) in Speech Language Pathology.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred; persons completing a Clinical Fellowship (CF) are eligible for employment.

Mandatory Licensure/Certifications

• Currently hold or are working toward achievement of Indiana State Licensure.
• Currently hold or are working toward receiving the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.

Work Shift: 4th Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0