Speech Language Pathologist PRN - Acute Kokomo

Job description

Join our communityCommunity Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.Make a DifferenceThe Speech Language Pathologist role evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Position located at Community Howard Regional Health. Exceptional Skills and QualificationsMaster’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology requiredMust have a valid Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license and ASHA, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), required. Unable to accept Clinical Fellows at this time. Previous SLP in an Acute Care area preferred Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient will help.