Speech Pathologist-Flat Rate PRN

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing•Avon, IN

37d

About The Position

Overview: IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Location: Avon, IN location. Shift: This position will be a Flat Rate PRN role; shift is rotating on an as needed basis. Weekend availability is needed approximately once every month. Roles and Responsibilities: Performs speech pathology services including diagnostic evaluations to determine level of impairment. After administering the appropriate tests and measures, a treatment plan is designed for improved communication and swallowing. Performs direct patient care services including the supervision of support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited academic program in speech pathology or if foreign trained, graduation from a speech pathology education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
Requires current license in the State of Indiana.
Requires a certificate of clinical competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligibility for this certificate.
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

Adult Acute Care experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail
Great bedside manners
Adaptable to fast paced settings

Responsibilities

Performs speech pathology services including diagnostic evaluations to determine level of impairment.
Administering the appropriate tests and measures, a treatment plan is designed for improved communication and swallowing.
Performs direct patient care services including the supervision of support personnel and students.
Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.