Speech Pathologist - Acute Care Rehab

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System (IU Health) seeks a speech-language pathologist to join Riley Hospital - Acute Care Rehab. The role focuses on diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and direct patient care to improve communication and swallowing.

Requirements include a Master's Degree in speech pathology, Indiana license, ASHA CCC or eligibility, and Basic Life Support certification. Advanced life support may be required per unit policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Indiana state professional license.
• ASHA CCC or eligibility for certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
• Advanced life support may be required per unit policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs speech pathology services including diagnostic evaluations to determine impairment level.
• Develops treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing.
• Delivers direct patient care and supervises support personnel and students.
• Participates in activities supporting patient care, education and department operations.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Location: Riley Hospital - Acute Care Rehab

Shift: 8am-4:30pm M-F; however, also weekend requirements. Weekend requirements: 6-7 weekend days every 6 months and one holiday a year.

Requirements:

• Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited academic program in speech pathology; or, if foreign trained, graduation from a speech pathology education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
• Requires current license in the State of Indiana.
• Requires a certificate of clinical competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligibility for this certificate.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Performs speech pathology services including diagnostic evaluations to determine level of impairment. After administering the appropriate tests and measures, a treatment plan is designed for improved communication and swallowing. Performs direct patient care services including the supervision of support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.