Summary
Location
Merrillville
Type
full-time
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About this role
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)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.
- Masters Speech Pathology Required
- 1 Healthcare/Medical - Speech-Language Pathologist Preferred
- Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Licensed Speech Pathology
Other facts
About Methodist Hospitals
Methodist Hospital has been Healing Northwest Indiana for over 100 years.
For an entire century, our doctors, nurses, and staff have worked tirelessly to keep their neighbors well. And while we remember our past contributions to our community, Methodist Hospitals is looking to the future.
We have invested more than $14 million in the last 10 years, and nearly $3 million in the last two years to ensure that we are on the leading edge of diagnostic imaging technologies. And while we continue to invest to better treat the injured and sick, we’re also taking the lead in meeting the overall health needs of the communities we serve. For example, Methodist is confronting food insecurity with our Nutrition Station and addressing sexual violence and exploitation at our new STAR Center.
Methodist Hospitals doctors, nurses and staff are enthusiastically embracing these initiatives and are actively participating in efforts to improve hospital care that enable us to better serve Northwest Indiana as a truly independent health system. Recent initiatives include:
• A new interventional radiology suite at our Southlake campus
• New cardiac catheter labs at our Northlake and Southlake campuses
• The addition of advanced PET-CT technology to the CareFirst Imaging Center
• Strategic partnerships with UChicago Medicine in key services lines, such as neonatal intensive care
• A new outpatient pharmacy at our Southlake campus
• A partnership with IU Northwest to establish a family practice residency program
Methodist Hospitals is improving quality, safety, employee engagement and patient experience while expanding into more Northwest Indiana communities and strengthening key service lines by attracting high quality providers and acquiring advanced technologies.
Methodist Hospitals is fully committed to achieving our stated goal: To embark on our second century of service as a successful, independent healthcare system.
What you'll do
- The Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with cognitive and language disorders, creating tailored treatment plans. They also document assessments and educate patients and families to promote independence.
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