Speech Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health's Riley Hospital inpatient rehab is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat pediatric patients with dysphagia, cognition, and communication disorders. The role involves direct patient care, teamwork, and thorough documentation.

Candidates must hold Indiana licensure, ASHA CCC or eligibility, and BLS; advanced life support may be required depending on unit. This position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Indiana license to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA CCC or eligibility for certification.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Treat pediatric rehab patients with dysphagia, cognition, and communication needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement therapy plans.
• Document patient progress and manage scheduling in medical records.
• Support families and provide counseling during challenging life stages.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Indiana state license

ASHA CCC or eligibility

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced life support may be required per unit

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

Typical work hours are 8am-4:40pm, Monday-Friday. 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 U.S. 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.

Day in the Life

Our SLPs treat a mix of oral dysphagia, pharyngeal dysphagia, cognition, and communication needs. Commonly seen diagnoses include traumatic and non‑traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, respiratory illnesses, congenital disorders, and burn injuries. Patients are typically seen twice daily.

The pediatric rehab patient population at Riley Hospital is often medically complex with catastrophic life changes and challenging social circumstances. For these reasons, it is important that our pediatric rehab therapists understand typical and delayed development, possess strong counseling skills, and demonstrate empathy for all patients and family members during very difficult life stages.

Day to day life in pediatric rehab is more predictable than acute care. Still, there can be natural variability and unexpected changes to the schedule and/or therapy plans based on patient care needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.