Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient)

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Inpatient is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders for inpatient and/or outpatient patients age 15 and older, under referral from a physician or qualified non-physician provider. The role is based on-site in inpatient rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI), which provides evidence-based rehabilitation services for people with life-changing injuries and illnesses, including brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and complex medical conditions.

The SLP evaluates patients and develops patient-centered treatment plans that address their goals and age-related needs, support medical necessity, and use evidence-based treatments and outcome measures. The position also requires accurate and timely documentation, appropriate service charges, and clinical supervision of technicians and students in accordance with regulations and hospital guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Indiana state Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Current CPR certification in accordance with AHA standards, or ability to obtain it within four weeks of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience in rehabilitation is preferred; Clinical Fellowship Year candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Administer SLP evaluations to inpatients and outpatients and determine appropriate treatment programs and equipment needs, integrating age-specific needs and issues for the physical medicine rehabilitation population.
• Assess adults with speech, language, cognitive, voice, swallowing, and hearing impairments in accordance with policy.
• Develop patient-centered rehabilitation treatment plans based on evaluations, patient goals, and age-related issues and needs to optimize treatment and functional communication, cognition, and/or swallowing.
• Ensure treatment plans support medical necessity and incorporate evidence-based treatments and outcome measures.
• Complete documentation accurately and within department and regulatory timelines to support skilled services and medical necessity in the medical record.
• Charge appropriately for services and document outcome measures.
• Provide clinical supervision, including coordination of care and delegation of duties, to technicians and students according to state and federal regulations and hospital guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Opportunity to work for a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital.
• Meaningful work that directly supports patient care and recovery.
• Collaborative, patient-centered culture and opportunity to work with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
• Meaningful patient relationships in a specialized rehabilitation environment.
• Organizational commitment to professional growth, innovation, and clinical excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time