Speech Therapist

Indiana Fitness Works; Gas City (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Indiana is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to work in a long term care setting. The SLP will evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders, establish care plans, and educate patients and their families on care recommendations. This position offers competitive pay and can be part-time or PRN. Vaccination against Covid-19 is required, or medical/religious exemptions are accepted.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
• Experience in a long term care setting is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, or have medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and identify speech/language function needs.
• Establish and implement plans of care to improve patient function.
• Provide education and instruction to patients and caregivers.
• Prepare and submit clinical notes as per policy.
• Facilitate delivery of speech language pathology services.

Skills

Evaluation of communication disorders

Treatment of swallowing disorders

Assessment of cognitive deficits

Education for patients and families

Job description

Indiana Fitness Works, Inc., is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a position in a long term care setting.

The SLP will be responsible for evaluation and treatment of communication disorders, swallowing disorders, and cognitive deficits, as prescribed by the physician.

Competitive pay!

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations, assess home environment (as appropriate), and identify equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identify functional speech defects and establish a plan of care to improve patient's function.
• Implementation and revision of plans of care as necessary.
• Provide education/instruction to patient, family members/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team on recommendations for patient’s care.
• Prepare and submit notes per agency policy.
• Perform other duties as required to facilitate delivery of speech language pathology services.

• PRN or Part time
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, or have medical or religious exemption.