Speech Language Pathologist - Prn/Weekend Premium

Job Description

Join an amazing group of dedicated and passionate Speech Therapists working in a face-paced environment where you can make a difference in the lives of hundreds of patients! Join a patient centered team committed to not only supporting our patients but each other! Compassionate Caring is our Calling.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN/Weekend Premium Position at Northwest Health - Porter Hospital

About this role?

• Responsible for the weekend evaluation and treatment of referred patients in the acute care and inpatient rehab settings

• The Speech Language Pathologist will be skilled in the assessment and treatment of speech and language problems, feeding and swallowing disorders, and cognitive deficits.

• Will rely on experience and judgment to establish and administer a treatment plan of care with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity, tolerance, and potential.

• Work cooperatively with physicians, case managers and nursing staff

• Expertise with Modified Barium Swallow Studies is preferred

Why should you join us?

Northwest Health is a regional healthcare network composed of three hospitals and an extensive medical group. We offer patients a broader range of services and experiences than any one hospital could provide. We are integrated to give our patients access to quality clinical knowledge, dedicated to providing advanced treatments and technology and routinely recognized nationally for our quality of care.

Education/Licensure:

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology and may require a certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology (CCC).

• Indiana state licensing requirements