Speech Language Pathologist-NICU South

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist role evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. The SLP will provide services in the NICU and swallow studies when appropriate. The SLP will coordinate with the RN staff around feeding schedules, assist with feeding plans, and parent education.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology required
• Must have a valid Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence Required
• Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.
• Effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals.
• Communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.
• An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.

Nice To Haves

• Previous SLP in an Acute Care or Outpatient area preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provides services in the NICU.
• Performs swallow studies when appropriate.
• Coordinates with RN staff around feeding schedules.
• Assists with feeding plans.
• Provides parent education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level