PRN Speech-Language Pathologist — Hospital-Based Impact

Seaside Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist to join our Behavioral Health Hospital team. The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate referred patients, develop treatment plans, implement therapy, and coordinate with physicians to ensure effective care.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a Louisiana license, and current CPR/CPI certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current Louisiana licensure.
• Current CPR certification or training.
• Current CPI certification or training.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate all patients referred by their physicians with a written order, developing a treatment program including functional long-term and short-term goals
• Provide treatment as ordered by the attending physician, interpreting, planning, and exercising proper treatment programs
• Contact physicians for patient reports and care as needed, observing, recording, and reporting patient reactions to therapy programs
• Instruct, teach, and supervise patients and family/caregivers regarding Speech therapy procedures
• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, facility, and company standards of care and ethics
• Meet productivity and utilization expectations
• Complete timely clinical documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Louisiana licensure

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist to join our Behavioral Health Hospital team. The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate referred patients, develop treatment plans, implement therapy, and coordinate with physicians to ensure effective care.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a Louisiana license, and current CPR/CPI certification.