SpeechLanguage Pathologist/SLP

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, vocal, and swallowing disorders. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, document progress, and educate families and caregivers on home exercises for post-discharge success.

Must hold a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology with active or eligible state licensure, CPR certification, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Must hold or be eligible for state SLP licensure within 90 days of employment.
• CPR certification required and maintained.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist with up to 100 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional patient care and treat speech, language, cognitive, vocal, and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document treatment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with achievable goals and revise as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs for continued progress after discharge.
• Complete documentation and billing in a timely manner in accordance with hospital policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Req #: 188382

Summary

Provides professional patient care and practices in Speech-Language Pathology by evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting treatment. Diagnoses speech, language, cognitive, vocal, and swallowing disorders by selecting, administering, and interpreting appropriate testing measures. Evaluates and treats patients per the order from the physician and provides treatment using a variety of therapeutic procedures and assistive devices intended to maximize functional potential in all areas of the patient's life. Determines the need for referral to other specialists and agencies. Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan based on patient needs and containing achievable functional goals. Revises treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process. Establishes and instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in therapeutic home exercise programs to be continued following discharge. Completes the appropriate documentation and billing in a timely manner. All care is provided in accordance with the philosophy and essential functions of the hospital, the rehabilitation department, The Joint Commission, State Professional Licensing Agency, and the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Education

Must hold at a minimum a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a school accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).

Licensure/Certification

Must hold or be eligible to receive an Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state where services will be provided within the first 90 days of employment or hold a license as a Clinical Fellow in his/her Clinical Fellowship Year. Clinical Fellow (CFY) must be mentored by a Stated Licensed and ASHA certified SLP in the state where services will be provided and employed by Parkview Health. If employee is a CFY, she/he must obtain state licensure within 18 months of initiation of the CFY. Must hold Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) if not in their CFY. Must be certified in CPR or must become certified within the first 90 days of employment. Must maintain all certifications and licensure according to the expiration date. If assigned to drive a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required. If assigned to drive a personal vehicle, proof of insurance is required in addition to a valid driver’s license.

Addendums

Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Experience

Work experience preferred, but not required, other than clinical experience within educational training program.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds, may be required to push up to 300 pounds. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be willing to work at other locations as assigned.