Speech Language Pathologist (Full-time)

United Medical Healthwest Rehabilitation Hospital; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life

401k and PTO

Job summary

United Medical Healthwest Rehabilitation Hospital in Gretna, LA, is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive therapy services to patients. You will assess, treat, and monitor speech, language, and communication disorders under physician orders, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to discharge planning and patient education.

Applicants must hold an accredited SLP degree with CCC or CFY eligibility, current Louisiana licensure, and BCLS

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) or eligibility for CFY.
• Current Louisiana SLP licensure.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals as per department procedures.
• Screen patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention.
• Evaluate patients to obtain data for treatment planning and implement plans.
• Communicate evaluation results to patients and families and coordinate with team.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Document results of assessments, treatment, follow-up and discharge.
• Assist with discharge planning and community/home programming as needed.
• Maintain safe and clean work area and comply with infection control standards.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical competency

Louisiana licensure

BCLS certification

Education

Accredited SLP program

CCC/CFY eligibility

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Therapy

Description

JOB TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist
REPORTS TO: Lead Therapist
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB OVERVIEW: A qualified professional person who provides and directs Speech Therapy services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, communication and provides Speech Therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• a. Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate in accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures.
• b. Conducts screening of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• c. Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• d. Interprets and communicates evaluation finding to patients, family and other team members.
• e. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• f. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• g. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
• h. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• i. Monitors patient's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• j. Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.
• k. Documents the results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• l. Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient's communication.
• m. Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices.
• n. Instructs patient, family and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures or home program to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.
• o. Participates in discharge planning.
• p. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• q. Participates in patient, family and staff education.
• r. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
• s. Adheres to Speech Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Speech Therapy services.
• t. Provides in-service education to the members of the patient care team and education to the community.
• u. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• v. Records billable treatment times according to Speech Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• w. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• x. Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company safety standards.
• y. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• z. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of patient therapy programs.
• aa. Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers, patients, family members and facility personnel.
• bb. Assists with and participates in Performance Improvement Program as required.
• cc. Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• dd. Follows United Medical Hospitals' Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct as evidenced through practice, performance, and attendance of annual review programs/in-services.
• ee. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the organization.
• ff. All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Regulatory Requirements: Meets academic requirements as a Speech-Language Pathologist from an accredited program. Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year. Current Louisiana Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure. Current BCLS certification
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Benefits Health, dental, vision, life and accidental plans. 401k and PTO

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location HW Healthwest

About the Organization

Interdisciplinary Team Care - This is the official medical terminology for the treatment we provide. That means several people work together to restore lost abilities. Each person on the team is a 'discipline.'

Physiatrist - The Medical Doctor who provides daily medical supervision of each patient and the treatment team.

Physical Therapy - Physical Therapists are specialized in the improvement of mobility and balance, including the ability to transfer between bed and chair, and bath and toilet.

Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapists are focused on the 'Activities of Daily Living' most of us take for granted until we can no longer perform them. Such activities include: getting dressed, eating, bathing and grooming.

Speech Therapy - Speech Therapists treat communication problems, swallowing dysfunction, problem solving, and cognitive skill re-building.

Medical Social Worker - Social Workers help solve the social needs of the patient and family during a course of treatment and after discharge.

Rehabilitation Nursing - Rehabilitation Nurses provide 24/7 care including medication management, pain management, and daily assessment of physical condition.

This position is currently accepting applications.