Speech Language Pathologist PRN - Acute Kokomo

Community Health Network • Kokomo, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist role evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology required
• Must have a valid Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license
• ASHA, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), required.
• Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.

Nice To Haves

• Previous SLP in an Acute Care area preferred
• Unable to accept Clinical Fellows at this time.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals.
• Communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.
• Incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level