Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Ernest Health•Lafayette, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist works per diem at Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. The hospital provides intensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Its interdisciplinary team develops tailored therapy programs using physical, occupational, and speech therapy and other rehabilitation techniques. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice and requires collaboration, effective communication, confidentiality, and adherence to quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Requirements

Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Current BLS certification from an approved provider.
Demonstrated understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, Clinical Fellowship Year status, or equivalent.
Two years’ experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Provide care according to established standards.
Work closely and professionally with others while maintaining confidentiality and quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Use leadership skills to delegate, organize, and educate coworkers and staff.