Speech Language Pathologist

Ascension • Carmel, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.
Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
Educate and counsel patient and family regarding treatment plans.
Maintain clinical records and follow performance improvement recommendations.
Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provide information regarding appropriate support programs.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.
• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Indiana Board of Speech-Language Pathology Audiology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience evaluating infant feeding and swallowing disorders
• Experience in infant feeding (dysphagia) preferred
• Experience providing feeding recommendations, using thickeners, various bottles and nipples for breastfeeding or bottle feeding issues
• Experience working with language disorders, phonological disorders, fluency disorders, and using AAC devices

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Educate and counsel patient and family regarding treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical records and follow performance improvement recommendations.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from speech therapy services.
• Provide information regarding appropriate support programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees