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SPEECH PATHOLOGIST-SPEECH THPY

The Methodist Hospitals

Merrillville, INFull-timePosted 6mo agoStill listed today

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Location
Merrillville, IN
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationLicensed Speech PathologyMaster's degree

Job overview

The Methodist Hospitals is hiring a SPEECH PATHOLOGIST-SPEECH THPY. The Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats patients of all ages with cognitive, language, swallowing, and oral motor disorders resulting from trauma, illnesses, or surgery. This role involves creating treatment plans based on assessments and collaborating with patients and families to achieve maximum independence.

Key focus areas include Designs and executes a treatment plan based on assessment findings, Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely, and Educates patients and families.

Successful candidates bring Master's In Speech Pathology, Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, and Licensed Speech Pathology. Important skills include Oral Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Growth And Development Principles, and Work With Patients Of All Ages.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Oral CommunicationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityGrowth and Development PrinciplesWork With Patients of All AgesWork SafelyCourteous and Kind MannerAssist Healthcare Team

Qualifications

Masters Speech PathologyCertified Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationLicensed Speech Pathology1 Healthcare/Medical - Speech-Language Pathologist

Full job description

Overview Evaluates and treats patients of all ages who suffered cognitive, language disorders, swallowing problems, and oral motor disorders due to trauma, illnesses or surgery. This position creates a treatment plan based on the assessment findings and, works with the patient and family members to achieve the highest possible level of independence. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

  • Designs and executes a treatment plan based on assessment findings.

  • Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely.

  • Educates patients and families.

  • Evaluates patients cognitive, communication, swallowing skills.

  • Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.

  • Supervises students as needed. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.

  • Demonstrates flexibility to meet unanticipated demands and priorities.

  • Knowledgable in the principles of growth and development over life span.

  • Possess skills to work with patients of all ages from infant to geriatric.

  • Ability to work safely at all times adhering to the safety policies and procedures, as well as the National Patient Safety Goals.

  • Ability to perform all duties in a courteous and kind manner by placing the patients and families first.

  • Ability to assist other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

EDUCATION

  • Masters Speech Pathology Required

  • 1 Healthcare/Medical - Speech-Language Pathologist Preferred

  • Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

  • Licensed Speech Pathology

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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