Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient)

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI), named Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana by US News and World Report for the past two years, provides quality rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in the state of Indiana and one of only 16 in the U.S. Our campus on the west side of Indianapolis specializes in inpatient and outpatient evidence-based, patient-centered therapy for ages 15 and older. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program.

SUMMARY

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Inpatient position is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders for an inpatient and/or outpatient population age 15 and older, under the referral of a physician or qualified non-physician provider.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administers SLP evaluations to inpatients and outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and/or equipment needs, integrating age specific needs and issues for physical medicine rehabilitation population. Provides comprehensive and accurate assessment for adults with speech, language, cognitive, voice, swallowing, and hearing impairment per policy for inpatients or outpatients.
• Develops a patient-centered treatment plan for rehabilitation patients based on the evaluation, patient goals and age-related issues/needs to optimize treatment and functional communication, cognition and/or swallowing. Responsible for ensuring the treatment plan supports medical necessity and incorporates evidence-based treatments and outcome measures. Responsible for ensuring the treatment plan is revised/updated appropriately per policy, communicated to appropriate team members including attendance at team conferences, and reviewed and signed off by referring physician (as appropriate).
• Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity. Charges appropriately for services provided and appropriately documents outcome measures.
• Provides clinical supervision, including but not limited to coordination of care and delegation of duties, to techs and students according to state/federal regulations and hospital guidelines. Responsible to assure that patient care interventions provided by students are appropriate for the patient's plan of care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association required
• Speech-Language Pathologist IN state license required
• Must have current CPR certification in accordance with AHA standards or be able to obtain within 4 weeks of start date
• One (1) year of clinical experience in rehabilitation preferred but will consider Clinical Fellowship Year candidates

HOURS

Monday-Friday; Weekend Commitment

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.