Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist I

The Speech Language Pathologist I provides evaluation and treatment of the patient within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position evaluates and implements a plan of care for the provision of comprehensive speech and language services for individuals exhibiting dysfunction in the areas of speech and/or language.

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect:

• Performs comprehensive speech therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services, including discharge planning.
• Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
• Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
• Provides speech therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
• Trains and educates patients and family members or other support, and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
• Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
• Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Supervises Rehab Technicians.

Qualifications:

• Required Master's Degree Speech
• Speech Pathologist (SPE) - State Licensing Board
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) - ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.