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Community Health Systems Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN in VALPARAISO, Indiana
Join an amazing group of dedicated and passionate Speech Therapists working in a face-paced environment where you can make a difference in the lives of hundreds of patients! Join a patient centered team committed to not only supporting our patients but each other! Compassionate Caring is our Calling.
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN at Northwest Health - Porter Hospital
About this role?
Responsible for the weekend evaluation and treatment of referred patients in the acute care and inpatient rehab settings
The Speech Language Pathologist will be skilled in the assessment and treatment of speech and language problems, feeding and swallowing disorders, and cognitive deficits.
Will rely on experience and judgment to establish and administer a treatment plan of care with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity, tolerance, and potential.
Work cooperatively with physicians, case managers and nursing staff
Expertise with Modified Barium Swallow Studies is preferred
Why should you join us?
Northwest Health is a regional healthcare network composed of threehospitals (https://www.nwhealthin.com/hospitals) and an extensivemedical group (https://www.nwhealthin.com/northwest-medical-group) . We offer patients a broader range of services and experiences than any one hospital could provide. We are integrated to give our patients access to quality clinical knowledge, dedicated to providing advanced treatments and technology and routinely recognized nationally for our quality of care.
Education/Licensure:
Master's degree in speech-language pathology and may require a certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology (CCC).
Indiana state licensing requirements
We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Northwest Health is a regional healthcare network composed of three hospitals and an extensive medical groups. We offer patients a broader range of services and experiences than any one hospital could provide. We are integrated to give our patients access to quality clinical knowledge, dedicated to providing advanced treatments and technology and routinely recognized nationally for our quality of care.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.