Speech and Language Pathologist - FT

Neuromedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NeuroMedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to treat patients with neurological and communication disorders. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care and promote optimal recovery.

Qualifications include a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology with CCC from ASHA, a current Louisiana SLP license, BLS certification, and at least one year of direct patient care experience in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology with CCC from ASHA.
• Current Louisiana Speech Language Pathologist license.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• At least one year of direct patient care experience in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of services for patients with neurological, speech-language, cognitive, swallowing, and related disorders.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and independence.
• Deliver interventions across communication and swallowing needs in both inpatient and outpatient contexts.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) - ASHA

Louisiana SLP license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

We are looking for a Speech and Language Pathologist - Full Time

The NeuroMedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital is a 27-bed hospital devoted to helping patients return to an optimal level of independence after a life-altering event or diagnosis. Our knowledgeable doctors and staff work hard around the clock to ensure all our patients receive the high-quality care they need and deserve. Our specialty physicians are experts in stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, neurological disease, amputee, and orthopedic rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a full time speech language pathologist who will be responsible for a range of services providing care to patients with neurological, speech-language, cognitive, swallowing, pragmatic, voice, and other cognitive related disorders requiring intervention by a licensed speech language pathologist through an interdisciplinary approach. Our interdisciplinary team utilizes processes to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of our patients. In addition to bringing your talents and purpose to the workplace, qualified applicants will need the following:

Qualifications

• Oneyearof work experience providing direct patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting (CFs are encouraged to apply, we can provide mentorship opportunities)
• Master's degree in speech-language pathology with a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language Hearing Association
• Current Speech Language Pathologist License with the State of Louisiana
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association