Speech Language Pathologist (Outpatient)
About The Position
Under management direction, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Outpatient assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders for inpatient and/or outpatient patients ages 15 and older, under referral from a physician or qualified non-physician provider. The role includes evaluating patients, determining appropriate treatment programs and equipment needs, and developing patient-centered plans that account for rehabilitation needs, patient goals, and age-related issues. Treatment plans must support medical necessity and incorporate evidence-based treatments and outcome measures. The SLP also maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation, charges appropriately for services, and provides clinical supervision to technicians and students in accordance with regulations and hospital guidelines. The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana provides evidence-based rehabilitation services for people with life-changing injuries and illnesses, specializing in brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and complex medical conditions. It serves patients ages 15 and older and is Indiana’s only Traumatic Brain Injury Model System. The hospital describes itself as nationally recognized for rehabilitation care.
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.
- Speech-language pathologist license in Indiana.
- 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 speech-language pathology evaluations to inpatients and outpatients and determine appropriate treatment programs and equipment needs, integrating age-specific needs and issues relevant to physical medicine rehabilitation.
- Provide comprehensive and accurate assessments of 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 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 maintain a complete medical record supporting skilled services and medical necessity.
- Charge appropriately for services provided and document outcome measures appropriately.
- Provide clinical supervision, including coordinating care and delegating duties to technicians and students, in accordance with 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
