Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient

RHI Rehab•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025 and the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for the third year in a row. RHI provides high quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program. SUMMARY The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders for an inpatient and/or outpatient population age 15 and older, under the referral of a physician or qualified non-physician provider.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university required
Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association required
Speech-Language Pathologist IN state license required
Must have current CPR certification in accordance to AHA standards or be able to obtain within 4 weeks of start date

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of clinical experience in rehabilitation preferred but will consider Clinical Fellowship Year candidates

Responsibilities

Administers SLP evaluations to inpatients and outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and/or equipment needs, integrating age specific needs and issues for physical medicine rehabilitation population.
Provides comprehensive and accurate assessment for adults with speech, language, cognitive, voice, swallowing, and hearing impairment per policy for inpatients or outpatients.
Develops a patient-centered treatment plan for rehabilitation patients based on the evaluation, patient goals and age-related issues/needs to optimize treatment and functional communication, cognition and/or swallowing.
Responsible for ensuring the treatment plan supports medical necessity and incorporates evidence-based treatments and outcome measures.
Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity.
Charges appropriately for services provided and appropriately documents outcome measures.
Provides clinical supervision, including but not limited to coordination of care and delegation of duties, to techs and students according to state/federal regulations and hospital guidelines.