Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient Pediatrics (30 hrs/week)

Hendricks Regional Health•Danville, IN

About The Position

The Staff Speech Language Pathologist serves inpatients and outpatients of toddler through geriatric ages needing Speech/Swallowing Therapy through prompt, courteous and effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of progress of the patient; provides accurate and timely patient evaluation and progress reports to the ordering practitioner in order to facilitate the delivery of effective and efficient patient care. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences or related field
Graduate Degree (M.A., M.S., OR M.A.T.) in Speech Language Pathology
One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred; however, persons fulfilling their Clinical Fellowship (CF) are eligible for employment.
Currently hold or are working toward achievement of Indiana State Licensure.
Currently hold or are working toward receiving the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association

Responsibilities

Administers diagnostic speech and language evaluations and hearing screening. Additionally, provides diagnostic evaluation of swallowing skills.
Prepares a report of each patient’s diagnostic evaluation and makes recommendations.
Provides direct speech/swallowing therapy service to patients under a physician’s plan of care. Records and reports to the physician the patient’s response to therapy.
Maintains appropriate records including evaluation, plans of care, and daily therapy notes of speech/swallowing patients.
Assists in coordinating speech therapy/swallowing therapy program with other services.
Demonstrates therapy for responsible persons who may assist the patient with his speech/language or swallowing rehabilitation.
Observes and evaluates the performance of those assisting in the speech/swallowing program and provides guidance as necessary to assure a high quality of service.
Counsels the patients and their family members regarding the patient’s speech/language and/or swallowing disorder.
Re-evaluates the patient’s progress and therapy program making changes as necessary.
Assists in referring patients to necessary and appropriate community agencies or therapy programs.
Through individual and group staff education programs, and/or community awareness programs, promotes the awareness of speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders and the treatment.
Provides liaison contact and follow-up with other community agencies.
Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped with regard to the patient’s age and diagnosis.