Speech Language Pathologist PRN

BHS•New Albany, IN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Floyd is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with interest in acute care as well as outpatient populations. This PRN (work as needed) position is primarily in acute care, but also includes the opportunity to serve outpatients within our community-based hospital in the Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky area. As an SLP, you will work one on one with patients to deliver effective bedside swallow evaluations and interventions, modified barium swallow studies, and interventions for cognition, social interaction, communication and problem solving. The role encourages creativity to engage patients in each individualized plan of care. This position offers the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration, working closely with radiology team members, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, referring providers, case management team, social workers, and nursing staff to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for patients. This position comes with competitive benefits and is a great opportunity to grow in multiple settings while practicing in a supportive team environment. Baptist Health is a full-spectrum health system founded in 1924, consisting of 10 hospitals, employed and independent physicians, and more than 470 points of care. It employs over 24,000 people in Kentucky and surrounding states and is recognized for nursing excellence.

Requirements

Master’s degree in speech/language pathology or communicative disorders from an accredited program or whose course work and practice meet ASHA Certification requirements
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) or be CCC eligible (in their Clinical Fellowship Year – CFY)
Indiana license in Speech-Language Pathology
Current IN license in speech/language pathology
BLS for Healthcare Providers required

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work one on one with patients to deliver effective bedside swallow evaluations and interventions
Perform modified barium swallow studies
Provide interventions for cognition, social interaction, communication and problem solving
Engage patients creatively in each individualized plan of care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including radiology team, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, referring providers, case management team, social workers, and nursing staff