PRN Speech Therapist

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

PRN Speech Therapist

Join the Seaside Health System Team in Baton Rouge, LA!

As a PRN Speech Therapist at Seaside Health System, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. Our Behavioral Health Hospital environment is dedicated to providing high-quality care to individuals with a range of speech and language needs. If you are a passionate and motivated Speech Language Pathologist looking for a dynamic and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply!

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

Qualifications:

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

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a healthcare setting, requiring regular walking to various locations around the hospital
• Incumbent may be exposed to viruses, diseases, and infections from patients and specimens
• Incumbent may be required to work extended periods at a desktop/laptop computer
• Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric and deceased patients

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• This position is very active, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
• Frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds

Travel:

• No travel is expected for this position

If you are a motivated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply to this PRN Speech Therapist position at Seaside Health System. Join our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!