Speech Language Pathologist
Company: Fortis Health
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires!
About Select Home Health (A Fortis Healthcare Company) Select Home
Health Services is a central Indiana, clinician based, locally
owned and operated skilled home health care agency providing you
with skilled nursing and therapy services. We are committed to
improving your health and independence all while in the comforts of
your home. Our highly trained clinicians are compassionate and
dependable with a commitment to excellence that is second to none.
“Select the best for your health!” About the Role The Speech
Language Pathologist (SLP) provides skilled therapy intervention
and treatment to patients in the home setting. This care includes
appropriate utilization of treatment plans and assessment skills.
Careful monitoring of the patient’s status, progress toward goals,
and compliance with physicians' orders are essential components of
this position. Speech language pathologists are responsible for
teaching patients and their caregivers while preparing the patient
and/or family for discharge as appropriate. Job Types Full-time
Part-time PRN Responsibilities Provide services in speech pathology
or audiology in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
Provide skilled therapy services in patients’ homes, traveling up
to 1 hour from Greenwood, Indiana, as needed. Assist the physician
in assessing the client’s level of functioning and the development
(and revise as necessary) of the plan of care by applying
appropriate tests for speech, hearing and language disorders.
Record and report the client’s reaction to treatment and any
changes in the client’s condition to the physician and/or the
DOR/DON. Instruct and advise the client, family, and other health
team personnel in the phases of speech pathology in which they may
assist the client. Check hearing aids and recommend hearing tests
by audiologist when necessary. Assess the client’s communication,
oral-motor integrity, cognitive status, memory, problem solving
activities, hearing, speech fluency, and quality. Cooperate and
consult with appropriate staff to provide education when requested
and arranged by the DOR/DON. Evaluate and regularly re-evaluate the
speech pathology needs of the client; initiate, develop, implement
and make necessary revisions to the client’s plan of care. Initiate
diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative procedures as
appropriate to the client’s care and safety. Make referrals to
other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the client or
document rationale for not doing so. Qualifications Graduate of an
accredited college with a Master’s or Doctoral degree majoring in
speech-language pathology and is currently licensed in this
Agency's practicing State. Holds a certificate of clinical
competence and licensure granted by the American Speech and Hearing
Association. Minimum of two years speech pathology experience.
Benefits: 2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires! Comprehensive
healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA,
life and disability insurances). PTO 401(k) retirement benefits We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age,
religion, disability, genetic information or any other category
protected by law.
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