Speech Language Pathologist

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, IN

• Facility: St. Vincent Pediatric Therapy Centers

• Department/Specialty: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

• Schedule: Day Shift | Full Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Design and deliver personalized speech-language interventions to help patients regain their voice, communication skills, and swallowing safety.

• Empower patients and their families through clear education and compassionate counseling to ensure they feel confident in the recovery journey.

• Document patient progress with precision to maintain high-quality clinical records and drive continuous improvements in care.

• Facilitate a smooth transition back to daily life by creating comprehensive discharge plans and connecting patients with vital community support programs.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following required:

• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Indiana Board of Speech-Language Pathology Audiology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.

• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• At this time, we are seeking candidates who have completed their Clinical Fellowship Year and hold full certification.

• Experience evaluating infant feeding and swallowing disorders

• Experience in infant feeding (dysphagia) preferred

• Experience providing feeding recommendations, using thickeners, various bottles and nipples for breastfeeding or bottle feeding issues

• Experience working with language disorders, phonological disorders, fluency disorders, and using AAC devices

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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