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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Company : Select Medical
Location : Portage, IN, 46368
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 6 January 2026
Overview
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
Location: Portage, IN (Regency Hospital NWI Porter County)
(Time split between East Chicago location and the Portage location. Must be willing to travel between the two!)
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full Time
Sign On Bonus: $15,000
Regency Hospital NWI Porter County is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Nursing Assistants play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
We support your career growth and personal well-being.
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Speech Pathologist orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
- Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
- Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
Responsibilities
- As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; you understand physical, mental, psychological and social needs of your patients.
- You have an understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment and a desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming.
- You will provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
- Participates with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.
- Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
- Assists in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
- Exhibits willingness to share professional knowledge and experience. Alerts the Manager to educational needs
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
This position requires splitting time between the Portage location and the East Chicago facility, making travel readiness essential. Candidates should be comfortable with regular commuting to provide consistent post-ICU rehabilitation services across both sites.
While a current state license is mandatory, having the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA is preferred and can enhance your qualifications, especially within specialized hospital settings focusing on critical illness recovery in Porter County.
Treating chronic, critically ill patients post-ICU demands sensitivity to complex physical and psychological needs, requiring tailored communication and swallowing therapies. Flexibility and interdisciplinary collaboration are vital for effective patient recovery.
Select Medical offers a structured orientation, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and a clinical ladder program, fostering skill advancement and career progression specifically for speech-language pathology professionals.
Speech Language Pathologists in Portage typically earn between $70,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Select Medical sweetens the offer with a $15,000 sign-on bonus, enhancing overall remuneration.
Select Medical emphasizes comprehensive benefits, work-life balance, and a strong team environment. Their focus on extensive orientation and peer review ensures speech-language pathologists feel valued and supported in their specialized roles.
Yes, part of the role involves ensuring therapy supplies are adequately stocked. This responsibility helps maintain smooth daily operations, supporting uninterrupted patient care within the rehab therapy department.
Portage and surrounding Northwest Indiana regions have a steady demand for skilled speech language pathologists, driven by regional hospitals like Regency Hospital NWI focusing on specialized rehabilitation services.
Demonstrating expertise in comprehensive communication and swallowing evaluations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and familiarity with critical illness recovery practices will strengthen applications for hospital-based speech pathology roles locally.
Select Medical combines a generous sign-on bonus, extensive orientation, and benefits like student debt assistance and 401(k) matching, creating a supportive environment that attracts speech language pathologists committed to inpatient rehab care.