Speech Pathologist - Inpatient

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health System at Riley Hospital - Inpatient Rehab is seeking a speech-language pathologist for a full-time day shift. You will perform evaluations, design treatment plans, and provide direct patient care to improve communication and swallowing.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in speech pathology, a current Indiana license, ASHA CCC or eligibility, and BLS. Advanced life support may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in speech pathology from an accredited program.
• Current license in the State of Indiana.
• ASHA CCC or eligibility for this certificate.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs speech pathology evaluations to determine level of impairment.
• Designs a treatment plan to improve communication and swallowing.
• Provides direct patient care and supervises support personnel and students.
• Participates in department operations and related activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptable to fast-paced settings

Education

Master's degree in speech pathology

Job description

Overview

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 - Inpatient Rehab

Shift: Full Time Day shift

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.

Preferred Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Adaptable to fast paced settings

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantial benefits package, PTO Program, 401k match, and several other programs to meet your needs. These are just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.

• 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.